What we know about the new COVID-19 vaccine: Q&A with Dr. Eric Chow

September 13, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

Three adults show their vaccination band aids: An older Black man with a white beard, a young woman with long brown hair and tan skin, and an older White woman with short brown and gray hair.

This week, the CDC recommended that everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Eric Chow, our communicable disease expert, explains where you can get it, how cost will be covered, and why it’s important to get the new vaccine, even if you’ve already had COVID or been vaccinated.

Tips for clean air indoors on smoky days: a Public Health comic

August 21, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Comic illustration: An Asian woman holds chopsticks. In front of her is a steamer set on a wok on an oven burner. A cat clutches a can of tuna fish. The cat says, "Let's just eat tuna from a can."

When air quality is bad outside, it’s important to keep the air inside clean. Find out how to give your lungs a break by reducing pollution indoors in this short comic strip.

Free Medical, Dental, Vision Care at Seattle/King County Clinic

April 24, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

An older man looks through a optical instrument while a healthcare provider adjusts it. A interpreter in a red vest with a name tag reading "Vietnamese" is sitting next to the patient, smiling.

This week, the Seattle/King County Clinic returns to the Seattle Center on April 27-30 with free medical, dental, and vision services for anyone who struggles to get the healthcare they need.

What to do if a rat comes up your toilet

January 18, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

A rat in a sewer pipe sniffs at tendrils of aroma. The rat pictures in a burger in a thought bubble.

Heavy rains and flooding can send more rats into the sewer system. Find out the simple steps to deal with a rat in your toilet.

Brrrr! How to stay warm and safe when the power is out

December 21, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Freezing rain this week could cause widespread power outages. Get ready ahead of time so you can avoid dangers if you lose electricity.

Snow and slippery roads ahead: Plan if you have medical needs

November 28, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Even small amounts of snow can wreak havoc on our ability to get around and that can have implications for your health, especially if you have medical conditions that require regular healthcare services and supplies.