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Hepatitis B affects 1 in 12 Asians Americans and Pacific Islanders

Hepatitis B affects 1 in 12 Asians Americans and Pacific Islanders

While Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up less than 5% of the total U.S. population, they account for more than 50% of Americans living with chronic hepatitis B.

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May 16, 2013 | By | Reply More
FDA launches new consumer outreach website

FDA launches new consumer outreach website

This week the FDA launches its Patient Network website through which the agency says it seeks to engage patients and consumers as partners, and encourage them to share ideas and concerns about the medical product development process.

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April 23, 2013 | By | Reply More
Get up-to-date: vaccinate

Get up-to-date: vaccinate

It’s difficult to keep track of which vaccines you need and when you need them, but they are crucial to staying healthy and avoiding disease. Many people think that they’re covered by their childhood vaccines, but it is possible that you never received some newer vaccinations or that your immunity has faded over time. Prevent unnecessary illness by [...]

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March 18, 2013 | By | Reply More
Sequestration spares Medicaid and Medicare but cuts many health programs for low-income Americans

Sequestration spares Medicaid and Medicare but cuts many health programs for low-income Americans

The sequestration’s automatic cuts will make it more difficult for low-income Americans to get maternal and infant care, vaccinate their children, and receive treatment for mental illness.

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March 11, 2013 | By | Reply More
What will the impact of sequestration be on Washington health programs?

What will the impact of sequestration be on Washington health programs?

Less money for vaccinating children, providing HIV testing, treating substance abuse and preparing for biological, chemical and radiological disasters.

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February 25, 2013 | By | Reply More
What impact have vaccines had on health? – Infographic

What impact have vaccines had on health? – Infographic

Leon Farrant, a graphic design student at Purchase College, used data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to create a striking infographic showing the impact vaccines have had on health in the U.S.

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February 20, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Second measles case detected in King County

Second measles case detected in King County

The newly diagnosed case of measles, a King County resident, was exposed to a contagious traveler at Sea-Tac Airport. Second case may have exposed others at the QFC at 4570 Klahanie Dr S, Issaquah and the Starbucks at 4566 Klahanie Dr SE, Issaquah.

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January 31, 2013 | By | Reply More
Traveller with contagious measles passed through Sea-Tac airport January 18

Traveller with contagious measles passed through Sea-Tac airport January 18

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease caused by the measles virus. Because most people in our area have immunity to the measles through vaccination, the risk to the general public is low. But people who were at Sea-Tac Airport around the same time as the contagious traveler should be aware of their measles immunity status . . .

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January 25, 2013 | By | Reply More
Flu in Washington is now widespread, say state health officials

Flu in Washington is now widespread, say state health officials

Flu outbreaks in several long-term care facilities around the state are a particular concern. Employees at these facilities and visitors should get the flu vaccine and delay visits if they’re sick, health officials said.

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January 17, 2013 | By | Reply More
King County to offer free flu vaccination clinics for people without insurance or unable to pay

King County to offer free flu vaccination clinics for people without insurance or unable to pay

Public Health – Seattle & King County is offering free flu vaccination clinics to make flu vaccine more widely available to people without health insurance or who are unable to pay. Flu vaccine (shots and nasal spray) is also available at many healthcare provider offices and pharmacies for those who have insurance or are able to pay for vaccination.

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January 16, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Flu outbreak spreads to Washington state — what parents can do

Flu outbreak spreads to Washington state — what parents can do

At Seattle Children’s, 62 infants, kids and teens tested positive for flu last week – three times more than the number of cases seen in the first week of December. In this post, Dr. Tony Woodward, medical director of the division of emergency medicine at Seattle Children’s, shares tips parents can use to keep the flu from spreading:

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January 14, 2013 | By | Reply More
Number of flu cases jump in Western Washington

Number of flu cases jump in Western Washington

Most of the country is experiencing high levels of influenza-like infections with the number of cases already nearing those seen during moderately severe flu seasons, according the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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January 5, 2013 | By | Reply More
Flu claims three lives in Puget Sound region

Flu claims three lives in Puget Sound region

Two adults in King County and a child in Pierce County have died after contracting the flu, the Washington State Department of Health reports.

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December 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
King County infant dies of whooping cough

King County infant dies of whooping cough

A newborn child in King County has died of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, Public Health – Seattle & King Count reported Tuesday. The child died on Thursday, December 13th, health officials said. The death is a reminder that pregnant women and family members need to be immunized in order to protect newborns and [...]

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December 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
State whooping cough cases top 4,500 – but epidemic slows

State whooping cough cases top 4,500 – but epidemic slows

“We’re encouraged to see the pace of new cases in our state slowing,” said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky,” but we are not completely out of the woods.”

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November 15, 2012 | By | Reply More