Love Unites Us: Valentines for Public Health!

February 13, 2026.Reading time 5 minutes.

Mice on a kitchen sink, climbing on red teacups.

We hope all the incredible, dedicated public health workers everywhere feel the love! These love letters are for you! Happy Valentine’s Day! Originally posted on February 13, 2026.

Measles case in traveler with possible exposures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

January 30, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a measles case in a Canadian resident who traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on January 22, 2026. Those who are unsure of their measles vaccination status and were at the airport on January 22 should check the kingcounty.gov/measles website for more information.

A Shared Table: A cookbook for the community and the climate

January 15, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two hands hold a bowl of Asian eggplants.

We’re launching “A Shared Table: Delicious, Climate-Friendly Recipes from King County,” a cookbook filled with family recipes contributed by people in our local communities. The recipes in the book are vegetarian or low-meat, selected to spotlight how vegetable and plant-focused food choices have a lower environmental impact, in addition to being good for our health.

Invisible Victories: How Vaccines Transformed Childhood

January 8, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

Children laughing and playing outside wearing warm clothes.

Since vaccine victories are largely invisible, we don’t always give them the credit the deserve. Here’s how three childhood vaccines have radically changed our lives.

Flu in the Family: A true tale of two outcomes

January 6, 2026.Reading time 3 minutes.

In this comic strip, the artist shares what happened when one of his kids got vaccinated for flu and the other didn’t.

Safety steps before entering a flooded building

December 12, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Heavy rainfall and flooding in King County have caused sewage overflows in many areas, and in flooded buildings mold can also quickly set in. Before you set foot in a flooded building, take these steps to protect yourself from electrocution, mold, and potential exposure to contaminants.