5 Pokémon Go tips from your local health department

SnorlaxCrossposted from Public Health Insider

Pokémon nostalgia has roared back with the release of Pokémon Go and those of us in the public health field are not immune to its charms. We wish we could offer you tips on how to catch that elusive Vaporeon, but the only Insider play tip we have so far is that the lobby of the King County Chinook Building is a Pokéstop. We’ll  just stick to the kind of tips we do best for those looking to fill their Pokédexes: injury prevention (woot!).

Have fun getting physical activity. Pokémon Go was designed to get people outside, moving around. We’re fans since exercise is largely under-represented in most people’s daily routines. If you’ve got the fitness of a Snorlax, take it slow and gradually increase your activity. And everyone should stay hydrated.

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