Parents’ pressing pandemic questions and Public Health answers

April 15, 2022.Reading time 14 minutes.

A parent is on the phone and seated at a table with a computer and two young children, all are wearing medical masks.

At this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are faced with uncertainty, and a ton of tricky questions. King County Public Health answered.

Dr. Ben Danielson answers kids’ questions about the vaccine

January 24, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

An image of Dr. Ben Danielson surrounded by some of the young children who ask him questions in the video

Does your little one still need to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Perhaps they might be scared to get a shot or have questions you’re not sure how to answer? Beloved local pediatrician Dr. Ben Danielson is here to help!

FLASH sex education developed by King County is clinically proven to reduce teen pregnancy in national study

March 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

New published research demonstrates what King County families and public health experts have long observed – that the FLASH sexual health curriculum plays a key role in preventing unintended pregnancy among teens. The research also shows FLASH is well-liked by students. The FLASH curriculum is widely-used and was developed by Public Health – Seattle & King County. It has been revised and updated to remain a cutting-edge program.

FAMILY GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM

February 19, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Juvenile Legal System Family Handbook focuses on helping family and guardians of impacted youth understand and navigate the King County Juvenile Legal System. It also provides links to additional resources and helpful information for community service providers working to support youth and families.

Updated message from Public Health regarding return to in-person learning

January 20, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

An updated message from Public Health regarding the return to in-person learning.

COVID-19 Cases are rising in king county – what does that mean for schools?

October 13, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again in King County, after two months of decline. As we move into the school year and into fall, a time when COVID-19 spreads more readily, it’s time to renew our commitment to fighting the spread of the virus in our community, for everyone’s sake. It’s more important […]