Tri-demic? Time to increase protections against surging respiratory viruses

November 8, 2022.Reading time 16 minutes.

We’ve been hearing talk of a potential triple threat of viruses or a “tri-demic” this winter – a rise in multiple types of respiratory viruses. We sat down with Dr. Eric Chow, who leads our Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Section, to learn more about what’s happening and what we can do to stay safer.

Ask Miss Rona: Updated COVID-19 boosters

November 3, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Ask Miss Rona is a Q&A series on Public Health’s Instagram account to respond to community questions related to different topic areas of COVID-19. Questions about COVID-19 vaccines for babies and young children were submitted last week by King County residents and answered by subject matter experts at Public Health – Seattle & King County.

What we all can do to reduce stigma around substance use disorder

October 27, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

A new public campaign, called “Don’t Count Us Out,” has launched across King County. The campaign aims to reduce stigma against people living with and recovering from substance use disorder.

Video & transcript: COVID-19 media briefing

October 13, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a media briefing on October 13, 2022, to share information and take questions about COVID-19, updated boosters for adults and children, and the local monkeypox outbreak.

Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expanded in King County

October 7, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

The eligibility criteria for monkeypox vaccine has expanded in King County. Learn more about the criteria, reducing risk and where to get vaccine.

Rabid bat found near Alki Beach Pier in West Seattle

October 6, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

A rabid bat was found by the sidewalk adjacent to the Duwamish Head Condominiums (1140 Alki Ave SW) on September 18 – 19, 2022, near Alki Beach Pier in West Seattle. If you or someone you know had any contact with a bat near this area, seek medical evaluation immediately or contact Public Health – Seattle & King County.