Thirty-four King County residents died from fentanyl Drug overdose in July: How our community can take action

August 17, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

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Fentanyl has hit our community and is taking the lives of so many loved ones. We have already exceeded last year’s numbers for fentanyl deaths. Overdose is preventable and there are actions we can all take.

Pausing use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been put on hold statewide. Public Health and healthcare partners are making adjustments accordingly.

Fentanyl found in black tar substances could lead to increases in fatal overdose

June 11, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Recent instances of the combination of fentanyl with black tar heroin raises concern of the risk of fatal overdose.

Witnessing an overdose? Don’t be afraid to call 911

August 30, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Special series: Community voices on overdose prevention – An interview with Captain Bryan Howard, King County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, August 31, is International Overdose Prevention Day. This week, we are sharing community perspectives on preventing overdose and addiction. We talked with Captain Bryan Howard – King County Sheriff’s Office, to learn about the Good Samaritan Law, naloxone […]

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Thirty-four King County residents died from fentanyl Drug overdose in July: How our community can take action

Pausing use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Fentanyl found in black tar substances could lead to increases in fatal overdose

Witnessing an overdose? Don’t be afraid to call 911