Tag: medical care

Why the current exposure risk is low from novel coronavirus

January 23, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

NOTE: This blog post is out of date and remains here only for archive purposes. Current blogs are on the Coronavirus page.  – 2/25/2020 This blog was updated on 1/29/20 to reflect new guidance that travelers from any region in China should watch for symptoms in the 14 days after their return. On January 21, […]

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When to seek medical care for flu

January 7, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Most people who get the flu don’t require medical care and will get better by staying home, getting plenty of rest, and drinking lots of fluids. Anyone with the flu should also avoid contact with other people. But some cases of flu need to be treated by a medical provider. When should you seek medical […]

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Widespread flu this spring: A double whammy

March 22, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Even though the plum trees are blossoming and the heavy coats are disappearing, flu season is in full swing. And this year, hospitals are reporting a big uptick in the number of flu cases so far in March. We talked with Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, to […]

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