The Fourth National Climate Assessment: A frightening forecast for public health
There are numerous harmful human health effects of climate change expected in our region, some of which we’re already experiencing.
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First locally acquired case of West Nile virus
A Seattle resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, making this the first locally acquired case of West Nile virus reported in King County. The individual, a woman in her 40s, reported symptoms including fever, headache, stiffness in the neck, and a rash. She was hospitalized for one day in mid-September and has since […]
Read MoreTwo rabid bats found on the sidewalk near the corner of B Street NE and 3rd Street NE in Auburn
Auburn Animal Control services were notified the morning of August 13 of two bats (1 dead, the other appeared sick) on the sidewalk near the corner of B Street NE and 3rd Street NE in Auburn. Public Health conducted an investigation and did not identify anyone who had contact with the bats. The bats tested […]
Read MoreRabbit fever is a thing? Get to know tularemia
Also known as rabbit fever or deer fly fever, tularemia is a rare disease caused by infection with the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It can range from mild to life-threatening, causing ulcers, gland inflammations, and in some instances, difficulty breathing. In King County, only seven cases of tularemia have been reported to Public Health over the […]
Read More5 things to know about bats and rabies
Public Health Insider has reported on multiple incidents of human/bat interactions this summer – a bat in a park bathroom, a bat at an equestrian center and a bat near Husky Stadium. Statewide, bat-human encounters broke a record this spring. So what are the essential 5 things to know about bats? Read on: 1. Anyone […]
Read MoreWhat to do when you encounter a bat
Bats are an important part of our ecosystem, but it’s very important to leave them alone.
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