How can we reduce exposure to PFAS? A comic strip explains (part 2).
In a comic strip, we explain what concrete actions you can take to protect your family from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”
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What are PFAS and why are they harmful? A comic strip explains.
PFAS are a group of chemicals commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” that are common in a wide variety of every-day products. In this comic strip, our toxicologist explains how they can have serious health issues.
Read More“I got you”: the work of a Violence Interrupter
Gun violence prevention takes a community of people looking out for each other. In this comic strip, we go behind the scenes to see how a community member works to prevent violence in his King County neighborhood.
Read MoreWhat pandemic death data reveal about health in King County now
Understanding data about deaths can shed light on what’s happening in our communities in terms of health. Public Health – Seattle & King County is using data from the COVID-19 pandemic to help set priorities moving forward.
Read More“Just because you can’t see symptoms…”: A story from a Long COVID Clinic
In this comic strip, a clinician at the UW Long COVID Clinic shares her experiences supporting patients whose lives have been upended by long COVID. She also shares advice about what can help.
Read MoreHow contagious is measles? A comic strip explains.
This comic explains how measles is able to spread so easily to people who haven’t previously had measles or been vaccinated against measles.
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