How did COVID-19 impact people living with disabilities?
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to slow its spread brought a number of social, economic and overall health impacts for communities throughout King County. Public Health – Seattle & King County, in partnership with the Disability Empowerment Center and Lifelong Aging And Disabilities Services, interviewed and listened to local people from disability communities to shed light on how these impacts were experienced by people living with disabilities in King County. Read more.
Boost your protection against COVID-19! Get your updated booster at King County Roads Maintenance Headquarters in Renton on Oct. 28
King County Roads Services Division, Department of Local Services, is partnering with Discovery Health to host a COVID-19 booster clinic for all employees and their family members ages 12 and older. Appointments to receive the vaccine are strongly recommended. The updated Pfizer booster will be available for those 12 and older and the updated Moderna booster will be available for those 18 and older. View a flyer for the clinic here. Capacity at the Oct. 28 clinic is limited, so registration for an appointment is strongly encouraged. Please register below: Oct. 28… Read More
Stay home when you’re sick or have symptoms this flu season
We’re heading back indoors, children are back in schools, and sure enough, the cold and flu season has arrived. At the same time, COVID-19 remains with us, and as we spend more time indoors, we could expect to see the number of COVID illnesses rise again. Please do what you can to prevent the spread of illness in our workplaces and community. If you get sick, please follow your agency’s sick leave request and approval protocols and stay home. We value your work here, but it won’t help anyone if you spread… Read More
King County’s vaccine requirements remain in effect
King County’s vaccine mandate will continue for executive branch employees and is unaffected by Governor Inslee’s ending of all remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and the state of the emergency by October 31, 2022. Consistent with current policy and practice, all executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated, unless they are otherwise accommodated. New hires continue to need to provide proof of full vaccination before their start date. Also consistent with current policy and practice, all county contractors and volunteers, including volunteers serving on boards and commissions, are required to be… Read More
When can I get the updated COVID-19 booster?
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider An updated booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine is just around the corner. On Aug. 30, the FDA authorized updated booster vaccines for emergency use, but there are still a few steps left in the approval process. Expert panels will review the applications from Pfizer and Moderna for these new booster vaccines at the end of this week and if they decide to recommend them, the updated Omicron-specific boosters could be available late next week. Read more.
COVID-19 and general vaccination information for children and babies
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Best Starts wants all children and babies to stay healthy, safe, and protected from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. With fall and back-to-school season just around the corner, this information can help answer common COVID-19 vaccination questions and make sure children are up to date on vaccinations required by school, preschool, and child care programs. Share this information with families you know! Read more.
Video and transcript: Media briefing on Monkeypox and COVID-19
Crossposted from Public Health Insider King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a media briefing on Aug. 9, 2022, to share information about local outbreaks of monkeypox and COVID-19. Read more.
Video Q&A: Dr. James on COVID-19 testing
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider We all have questions about COVID-19, and there is a lot to learn when it comes to testing. You might know someone who felt sick after being exposed to COVID, but never tested positive. Or maybe you’re wondering if you should get tested sooner if you haven’t been vaccinated. Dr. James Lewis served as a medical epidemiologist supporting King County’s COVID-19 response for more than two years, before recently accepting a position as Health Officer for Snohomish Health District. Public Health’s Leslie Daniels recently sat down to ask… Read More
Should I wait to get my next COVID vaccination?
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider Have you been waiting to get a COVID booster shot or to get your child vaccinated? Dr. Mark Del Beccaro is a pediatrician and former emergency department doctor. He now works with COVID vaccination and provides advice about the best timing for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Read more.
Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider Babies and young children ages six months and up recently became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. If you’re the parent of a child under age five, you may be cracking open the champagne, or you may be still wondering if getting vaccinated is the right move for your child. Either way, we understand where you’re coming from. It’s normal and natural to have questions, especially when it comes to children’s health and Public Health Insder has answers to common questions. Read more.
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