Public Health Camp: A Photo Story

August 27, 2025.Reading time 13 minutes.

Every August for the past three years, young adults (16 – 21) from throughout our county have gathered at Public Health – Seattle & King County for a powerful week of hands-on learning experiences and career pathway exploration.

How Vaping Affects Teen Brain Development and School Performance

September 3, 2024.Reading time 7 minutes.

A kid and his coach seating at the stadium benches smiling at each other.

Vaping has surged in popularity among teenagers, posing significant risks to their developing brains. It is crucial for parents, educators, and policymakers to understand these dangers to effectively protect students from the harmful effects of vaping.

Beat the bell: Get your kids vaccinated before school starts

August 6, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

A doctor bumping elbows with a child at a clinic.

School is starting soon! It’s time to get up-to-date on vaccines if you aren’t already. Multiple NO COST vaccine clinics are happening throughout the fall.

Making safer choices while back-to-school shopping

August 29, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

School supplies can have an impact on the health and safety of students in the classroom. Some common supplies have chemicals that can trigger asthma and other allergies. With that in mind, here are our recommendations for safer choices.

Stay ahead of the class: Ways to get your family caught up on vaccinations before the new school year starts.

July 13, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Now’s the perfect time to make sure your child has the vaccinations they’ll need to start the new school year off without a hitch. Not only are vaccines required for school and childcare, they’re also one of the best tools you’ve got to help your child stay healthy and thrive, this year and beyond.

Celebrating the opening of a new school-based health center at Highline High School

May 3, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

School-based health centers offer a broad range of health care supports for students that may otherwise be difficult to access in their communities. At the health centers, overseen by Public Health—Seattle & King County, students can get mental health care, immunizations, family planning, and other care in the context of a school environment.