PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff

What are PFAS and why are they harmful? A comic strip explains.

November 12, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

A toxicologist talking to a father holding the toddler

PFAS are a group of chemicals commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” that are common in a wide variety of every-day products. In this comic strip, our toxicologist explains how they can have serious health issues.

5 easy ways to protect your kids from invisible toxics

October 5, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

October is Children’s Environmental Health Month! Oh, you didn’t know? This month may be better known for ghouls and goblins, but our Lead and Toxics Team has put together a series of blog posts that are sure to give you goosebumps. By Shirlee Tan, environmental toxicologist and parent to “Kiddo” Tan. As an environmental health […]