Category: Prevention
CDC’s guide for running errands safely
Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits.
How to make, how to use and when to use a face mask
Mask use does not replace the need to follow these important precautions to prevent illness.
Coronavirus FAQs
Can people without symptoms spread COVID-19? How long does it live on surfaces? What cleaning products kill the virus? Can ibuprofen make the infection worse?
Your questions about COVID-19 answered by Healthcare Triage – Video
Does ibuprofen increase your risk of severe disease? How far away should be from people? And more…
Viruses live on doorknobs and phones and can get you sick – smart cleaning and good habits can help protect you
Joseph Eisenberg, University of Michigan One vomiting episode from someone infected with norovirus emits billions and billions of individual viruses. That’s enough to fuel an outbreak – and is exactly what happened in an elementary school in Seattle, Washington a…
What is social distancing?
Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus
No Matter What Some Public Officials Say, the Message You Need to Hear Is “Stay Home”
Mixed messaging from all levels of government is putting Americans at risk. No matter what politicians say, stay home, even if you feel fine.
How to Prepare for COVID-19
Nine practical things to do to prepare yourself for when COVID-19 comes to your community.
Inslee issues emergency proclamation limiting large events
Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state.
How To Avoid Coronavirus? Lessons From People Whose Lives Depend On It
Amelse knows hand-washing. She has an autoimmune disease that increases her risk of infection. She’s taken to heart the tried-and-true maxims of good hygiene.
HHS Removed Images Of Condoms From HIV/AIDS Awareness Fliers
The condoms were featured on a fact sheet and included in a social media campaign to spread the word on how to reduce HIV transmission among women and girls.
Seattle/King County’s Free Clinic to be Held This Weekend at Seattle Center.
The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
Do I have to drink eight glasses of water per day? We asked five experts
We’ve all heard we should drink eight glasses, or two litres of water per day. We asked five medical and sports science experts if we really need that much.
Adverse childhood experiences linked to adult illnesses and death
ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental health, substance misuse, and reduced educational and occupational achievement.
CDC’s Eight Tips for Safe and Healthy Summertime Work and Play
Eight ways to stay safe this summer.