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H1N1 Vaccine Available To All Starting Saturday; Nearest Is In SeaTac

H1N1 Vaccine Available To All Starting Saturday; Nearest Is In SeaTac

King County Public Health on Wednesday (Dec. 9th) announced that starting this Saturday, Dec. 12th, the H1N1 influenza vaccine will be provided to everybody six months of age and older in King County,... [Read more]

More H1N1 Vaccine Released & Here’s Where You Can Get Yours (Map)

More H1N1 Vaccine Released & Here’s Where You Can Get Yours (Map)

King County Public Health announced Friday (Nov. 6th) that it is now offering a limited supply (15,000 for now) of H1N1 vaccines to qualified people at area pharmacies, including one in Burien and two... [Read more]

Some Flu Detection Advice From Local Health Experts

Some Flu Detection Advice From Local Health Experts

In an effort to avoid having to close any more schools, Public Health Seattle and King County is asking parents to be on the front line of stopping flu infections, and are offering this informational checklist for parents:

Please talk to your children about how they are feeling.

If your child is sick, keep your child home. Staying home when sick helps reduce exposure to others and helps the sick person get well faster.

Answer these questions every morning before sending your child to school or child care…

Presenting Our Flu Vaccine “Places To Get Poked” Map

Presenting Our Flu Vaccine “Places To Get Poked” Map

The King County Public Health Department announced that the new flu vaccine has arrived, which means it’s time to start planning on when to “get poked.” Unlike a few years ago, this year... [Read more]