Everyone over 16 is becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, but supply is still catching up

April 14, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Starting April 15, all people in Washington age 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. However, limited vaccine supply continues to be our number one challenge to vaccinating everyone who is eligible and who wants to be vaccinated.

Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine

March 30, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

As of March 17, pregnant people in Washington state are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are pregnant or considering a future pregnancy, you probably have lots of questions around risks and benefits of the vaccine. We’ve provided answers to some of the questions you might have surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.

How to keep indoor air clean on smoky days

September 9, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

On most days, our homes provide a refuge, sheltering us from the elements. But, what our homes are not so good at is maintaining clean indoor air, especially during wildfire smoke events.

Local high school students boost cancer-preventing vaccinations for HPV

November 12, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

High school students from across King County are carrying a powerful health message to their peers. They are talking about human papillomavirus (HPV), the cancers it can cause, and why it is so important for teens to get vaccinated against HPV. The HPV Vaccine Champion Summit, recently hosted by Public Health – Seattle & King […]

Get FLU-ent in the facts about flu shots

September 26, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Flu season is nearly here. To help you decide when, where, and how to get vaccinated, we compiled answers to some of the most common questions we see regarding flu vaccinations. Who should get a flu shot? Everyone over 6 months of age should receive a flu vaccine yearly, unless a doctor has advised otherwise. […]