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Air quality alert in effect for Western Washington — Updated

Children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory illnesses are most at risk of serious health effects.

August 20, 2018 Environment / Environmental Health / Public Health

State expands fish consumption advisories

Officials at the Washington State Department of Health are adding 32 new rivers, lakes, and streams to their list of locations with fish consumption advisories.

August 20, 2018 Malaria / Public Health

Meet the world’s most deadliest creature, Mozzie the Mosquito,

August 17, 2018 Public Health / Rabies

Two rabid bats found in Auburn

Two bats (1 dead, the other appeared sick) on the sidewalk near the corner of B Street NE and 3rd Street NE in Auburn, August 13, tested positive for rabies.

August 14, 2018 Air Pollution / Asthma / COPD/Emphysema / Environment / Lungs / Public Health

Region’s air ‘unhealthy’ for sensitive groups due to wildfire smoke – officials

Smoke levels are now mostly UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS across the Puget Sound region – Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

August 13, 2018 Public Health / Tularemia

Rabbit fever is a thing? Get to know tularemia

Tularemia is a rare disease whose effects can range from mild to life-threatening, causing ulcers, gland inflammations, and in some instances, difficulty breathing.

July 31, 2018 HIV/AIDS / Public Health

Washington joins Undetectable = Untransmittable HIV prevention campaign

U=U: People living with HIV, who have undetectable levels of HIV in their blood, have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to their partners.

July 23, 2018 Environment / Public Health

Heat health advisory issued for Washington state

Groups at increased risk from extreme heat include older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, children, and those who work or exercise in the heat.