The number of cases of whooping cough in Washington are up sharply this year with 431 cases reported in the state — 53 more than this time last year.
FDA weighs Seattle company’s cancer vaccine. Officials investigate reports of H1N1 vaccine side effects. Con artists take advantage of confusion over health reform.
Free vaccination clinics will be held for those who cannot afford to pay.z
There are no safety concerns and kids don’t need to be revaccinated, officials say,
Some health centers offer free vaccination to those unable to pay.
“This is welcome news, but it by no means the epidemic is over.”
7,000 more doses expected to arrive at local pharmacies next week
Many of the 44 participating pharmacies are taking appointments by phone today; some will be holding walk-up clinics without appointment next week
Washington Department of Health has online and traditional tools to provide you with information about H1N1 “swine” flu.
Dr. Jeff Duchin: how to protect yourself from H1N1 “swine” flu and what to do should you fall ill.
The proclamation gives health officials power to bypass certain federal regulations.
Public Health clinics in Seattle and King County will begin offering free H1N1 “swine” flu vaccination to individuals with significant health problems who do not have insurance starting today.
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Experts divided over recommendation to screen children for cholesterol
Some clinicians say universal screening is an important tool to help identify children who are genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and to pinpoint others who could benefit from treatment. Others express concerns that screening may do more harm than good.
People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Peeking in on your doctor’s notes
Although federal law guarantees patients the right to examine and get copies of their medical records, providers haven’t always made it easy to do so. But the movement to give patients direct access to their health information has picked up steam, and policymakers have encouraged it as a way to empower patients to help manage their health and their medical care.
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