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Winter is on its way – are you prepared?
The devastating impacts of Hurricane Sandy along the East Coast are a sobering reminder to all of us about the importance of being disaster-prepared. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable, we can take steps today to get ready for emergencies before they happen. Specific ways individuals and businesses can reduce the effects of natural disasters […]
Kids & Chemicals Don’t Mix –Tips for Safer Home
August 16, 2012 by albosskingcounty
As summer winds down, don’t let your guard down. With kids at home and visitors coming and going, it’s even harder for parents to always keep their eyes on their children. And believe it or not, many accidental poisonings are kids getting into our household cleaning products. In fact, household cleaners are the #3 pediatric […]
Free whooping cough booster shots
Free whooping cough booster shots for adults without insurance A vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others—including babies— during the ongoing whooping cough (pertussis) epidemic, so Public Health – Seattle & King County and Group Health Cooperative are partnering to provide free whooping cough booster shots for adults. Adults without health […]
Public Health Responds Quickly to Winter Storm
The recent winter storm created hardships for people all across King County, but for some, the situation was dire. Public Health–Seattle & King County stepped up with emergency assistance to prevent many scenarios from becoming deadly. Power outages increased the risk of carbon monoxide poisonings, especially among immigrants and refugees accustomed to using charcoal for […]
Share your opinions on public health emergency response!
October 11, 2011 by albosskingcounty
What would influence your actions and decision-making during a public health emergency such as an anthrax attack? Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services want to know! Join in the conversation at half-day public engagement meetings Nov. 5-6 to help influence local and national policies. Participants will receive a stipend to […]
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November 1, 2012 by CameronKC
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