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September 30, 2019 Influenza/Flu / Vaccines

Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get one now)

One of the common myths that leads people to avoid the flu shot is that they think the shot will give them the flu. But that is simply not true.

September 27, 2019 Influenza/Flu / Vaccines

Get FLU-ent in the facts about flu shots

To help you decide when, where, and how to get your flu shot, Public Health – Seattle & King County has compiled answers to some of your most common questions.

March 22, 2019 Influenza/Flu / Vaccines

Flu remains widespread in King County

Area hospitals are reporting a big uptick in the number of flu cases so far in March.

February 3, 2019 Influenza/Flu / Measles / Rabies / Vaccines

Where the anti-vaccine movement thrives

Anti-vaccine activities are predominantly a western phenomenon, especially in the Pacific Northwest and the American Southwest.

January 25, 2019 Influenza/Flu

Study to map this season’s flu virus in Seattle

The study will recruit 10,000 residents and visitors who show flu-like symptoms, creating a first-of-its-kind citywide network for infectious disease tracking.

December 29, 2018 Antibiotics / Infectious Disease / Influenza/Flu / Lungs

Why you shouldn’t take antibiotics for colds and flu

So as winter approaches, rather than rushing out to your doctors at the first sign of a sniffle, try and ride it out.

November 27, 2018 Influenza/Flu / Measles / Vaccines

Northwest an anti-vaccine hotspot

Anti-vaccine activities appear to be more of a western phenomenon, especially in the Pacific Northwest and the American Southwest.

November 3, 2018 Heart and Circulatory System / Influenza/Flu / Vaccines

Cut your risk of a heart attack — Get a flu shot

The risk of a heart attack increases 600% within a week of having the flu. Other respiratory infections also increased risk, but influenza caused the greatest.

October 25, 2018 Influenza/Flu / Vaccines

Get your flu shot now

If you do nothing else the next few days, get a flu shot. The best time to get a flu shot is by the end of October,

October 23, 2018 Influenza/Flu / Public Health / Vaccines

How washing your hands protects against the flu

To protect yourself, get vaccinated to minimize your risk of getting the flu. To reduce the chance you might catch or spread the flu, wash your hands.

September 11, 2018 Influenza/Flu / Public Health / Vaccines

Flu plane: are we really ready for a global pandemic?

The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic killed 50-100m people. A major influenza pandemic on this scale will happen again, and we’re unprepared.