Drowning Prevention at Home: Staying Safe in Bathtubs and Hot Tubs

May 4, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

A clean, well‑lit bathroom with a white claw‑foot bathtub, blue shower curtain, wooden vanity with a sink, and neatly hung pink towels beneath a window.

Nearly half of drowning deaths in King County happen at home, not in lakes or rivers. Learn how simple habits can make baths and hot tubs safer for everyone.

Measles case identified in a King County infant

April 10, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a King County infant who may have exposed others to the measles virus.

Ask a tox doc: What’s the big deal with plastic?

March 19, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

It’s hard to avoid plastic. So many common objects that we use regularly have plastic, from toothbrushes and soap bottles to juice cartons and kids’ toys.

I sat down with Dr. Shirlee Tan, a toxicologist with Public Health, to chat about plastic and find out: Is it a concern for our health? And if so, how can we protect ourselves?

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.

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.

Healthcare organizations update masking guidelines for 2025-26 respiratory illness season

October 21, 2025.Reading time 2 minutes.

Local healthcare facilities will develop masking policies for patients, visitors, and employees in healthcare settings based on respiratory illness levels in the community. Masking is an effective way to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses in healthcare settings.