Free clinics to check immunizations off your back-to-school list

August 9, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Children wearing backpacks, running and smiling in front of a school

This year, it’s easier than ever to get caught up on vaccines at one of many back-to-school clinics in south King County.

SCHOOLS PREPARING FOR A MEASURED RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING

September 11, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

King County’s K-12 schools are back in session. For most students, the 2020-2021 school year is starting remotely and Zoom is the new classroom. At Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC), we are supporting schools and communities across the county as they prepare for in-school learning.

Learning Pods: Back to School Decisions During a Pandemic

September 9, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

With many schools opting for remote learning, pods are an agreement between families to have their kids come together in person to learn.

New Public Health Recommendations to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

March 4, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Information on coronavirus is rapidly changing. For the most up-to-date information, please visit kingcounty.gov/covid Public Health – Seattle & King County is taking proactive steps to protect the health of our community by making recommendations that are meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and reduce the number of […]

The Public Health Notebook: Snapshots from October 2019

October 31, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The Public Health Insider has more information on how new WIC cards make a better experience for clients, and also on how to recognize the signs of overdose and where deadly fentanyl has been found. With health insurance enrollment beginning, you’ll find lots of information on our website about enrollment events where you can get […]

Washington State’s New Immunization Law: How Does It Affect You?

August 23, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Your back to school routine may look a little different this year. That’s because Washington State recently passed a law removing personal/philosophical exemptions for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. The law also requires employees and volunteers at licensed childcare centers to provide immunization records indicating they’ve received the MMR vaccine or have proof of […]