Alert: Three fentanyl overdoses deaths in one day

February 7, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is alerting people to avoid pills from the street or online. The warning comes after three fatal overdoses were reported near the border of Kent and Renton on the morning of February 6, 2020. These three deaths were close together geographically and within a short time period, causing particular concern.

Addressing stigma: United response to coronavirus

February 7, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Stigma and discrimination can be exacerbated during global outbreaks. Find out how to take action against stigma related to coronavirus.

Fentanyl awareness materials to share with our communities

October 18, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

With the recent uptick in fatal overdoses due to fentanyl found in counterfeit pills, Public Health wants to be sure everyone has the information they need to stay safe. Read and share the following information with everyone you know: Do not consume any pill that you do not directly receive from a pharmacy or your […]

Update: Vaping-associated lung injury cases

October 16, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Updated on 1/15/20 A new case of severe lung disease associated with vaping has been confirmed in a man in his 20’s. This case was originally reported to health authorities last December. The individual was hospitalized and is recovering. This brings the total number of cases in King County to seven confirmed and one probable […]

Second case of lung illness in King County linked to vaping

September 20, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County has confirmed a second case of severe lung disease associated with vaping in King County. The patient, a female in her thirties, was admitted to a King County hospital in mid-September with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. The patient has since been released and is recovering. The […]

First case of vaping-related lung illness confirmed in King County

September 11, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

As of September 20, 2019 – Public Health has identified a second case of vape-related illness. More information available here. Public Health – Seattle & King County has identified a confirmed case of severe lung disease associated with E-cigarette use in a King County teenager. The patient was hospitalized in August for fever, cough and […]