First measles case of 2025 in Washington state identified in a King County infant

February 27, 2025.Reading time 9 minutes.

We have identified a new case of measles in an infant in King County. People who were at certain locations in King County may have been exposed. People who are vaccinated are very well protected. See full blog for a list of exposure locations:

What the latest mpox emergency declaration means locally

August 30, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

Mpox is in the news. To understand what this means locally, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Golden, Public Health’s Director of the HIV/STI/HCV Program for some context.

Fall and winter vaccines: Q&A with Dr. Eric Chow

August 30, 2024.Reading time 11 minutes.

An elderly couple with bright band aids on their shoulder flashing thumbs-up signs.

It’s time to get vaccinated for fall and winter! Find out what you need to know about COVID-19, flu, and RSV immunizations.

Beat the bell: Get your kids vaccinated before school starts

August 6, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

A doctor bumping elbows with a child at a clinic.

School is starting soon! It’s time to get up-to-date on vaccines if you aren’t already. Multiple NO COST vaccine clinics are happening throughout the fall.

COVID-19 is rising locally: A Q&A with Dr. Chow on practical steps

July 10, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

You’ve probably heard that more folks are sick with COVID. Our communicable disease expert, Dr. Eric Chow, explains what we’re seeing in King County, why he’s concerned about increases in long COVID, and what “up-to-date” on vaccination means.

Possible measles exposure at Franciscan Urgent Care- West Seattle

June 14, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a child with possible exposures at Franciscan Urgent Care – West Seattle.