Tips for Supporting Youth Mental Health

November 18, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Versión en español As Washington state moves toward its second full winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of all ages continue to feel stressed, isolated, and experience grief and loss. Our community is particularly concerned about the well-being of young people, whose social networks and routines are disrupted. Vaccines for children and youth 5 years […]

Do I need to get tested? Tips for travelers this holiday season

November 17, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

A family with two school-aged children walk through airport with suitcases. They are holding hands and wearing facemasks and appear excited to travel.

With the holidays fast approaching, and COVID-19 still present in our communities, many are wondering how to safely plan for events and travel, especially when people of all ages—and vaccination statuses—plan to gather in one household. As you make plans for the holiday season, follow these CDC guidelines for testing and safer ways to celebrate.

National Injury Prevention Day illuminates the burden of injury and violence in our community

November 17, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Image of a man looking at his phone while driving

National Injury Prevention Day, November 18, 2021, shines a light on a key public health and safety issue.

Ask Miss Rona: Kids COVID-19 Vaccine

November 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Miss Rona is a Q&A series started on Public Health’s Instagram to respond to community questions related to different topic areas of COVID-19. For this edition of Miss Rona, we answered your questions about Kids COVID-19 vaccines.

Video: Press Briefing with Dr. Duchin – COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids Ages 5-11

November 5, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a press briefing on November 4, including taking questions from reporters and community members. Dr. Duchin provided the latest information on COVID-19 vaccination for kids ages 5-11 and the latest on COVID-19 transmission and hospitalizations in King County.

Better than ever: Don’t miss Open Enrollment to find your best options for health insurance

November 5, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Health insurance is more affordable and offers more security than ever in Washington, thanks to two changes from previous years. Expanded tax credits mean that more people qualify for a subsidy to reduce the cost of insurance. And Washington’s Cascade Care is a new category of plans that make it easier to compare plans and avoid hidden costs. Open enrollment is happening now.

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