COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 authorized: What to expect in the first week
The COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized for kids ages 5-11. What you should know about the vaccine and where to get it.
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Ask Miss Rona: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
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 COVID-19 booster vaccines.
Read MoreKids and the COVID-19 vaccine: We answer questions from children and families in our community
Families want to know more about the vaccine for children, and of course, kids have their own questions. We sat down with Dr. Mark Del Beccaro, a pediatrician and Public Health’s Strategic Lead for COVID-19 vaccination, to help answer some of the questions from local kids and families.
Read MoreNew data dashboard on COVID-19 among youth provides clues for the trajectory ahead
Data on cases, hospitalizations and vaccine coverage focused on youth ages 0-17 in King County is now available. This dashboard helps us look at how cases in youth compare to those of adults over time.
Read MoreSteep reduction in local cases of hepatitis A among people living homeless
On October 29, the Washington State Department of Health declared that the statewide hepatitis A outbreak appears to be over. We’re happy to announce that this reduction in hepatitis A cases is true locally, as well. Numbers of new hepatitis case reports locally are now lower than the numbers of cases seen prior to the start of the outbreak.
Read MoreVaccination Verification Now Required for Many Activities in King County
Starting today, October 25, 2021, customers age 12 and older are required to verify full vaccination or a negative test to participate in outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars.
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