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In 1994, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) established the Vaccine Advisory Committee (VAC) to provide guidance and serve as an advisory body to DOH on appropriate medical ...

*Note: Due to changes in surveillance data reporting over time, case counts may differ slightly from previously published data. All rate calculations presented here are preliminary and calculated ...

Washington’s Safe Medication Return lets people dispose of household over-the-counter, and prescription medications for people and pets. Safe Medication Return is not for business-generated ...

Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years old in the United States. Among children ages 1 to 4 years old, most drownings occur in residential ...

This page contains health care provider and staff resources on school and child care immunization requirements and reporting. We update it regularly to reflect changes from year to year. If you’re a ...

A foundational course for aspiring CHWs. Starting in July 2025, the course will follow a new curriculum. It covers the basics of CHW work and provides the knowledge, skills, and mindset required for ...

Five additional illnesses caused by the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been identified in Washington state, Minnesota, and Oregon. This outbreak has 32 total cases with 24 cases from Washington.

On October 30, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) is the EPA’s latest update to national ...

Antibiotic resistance is a threat to everyone. Healthcare facilities should establish and follow policies for prevention and management of MDROs (MDRO risk assessment). The Washington State Department ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has released updated immunization schedules for children and adolescents (PDF) and for adults (PDF). These recommendations are based on ...

A Grays Harbor resident who was hospitalized with influenza symptoms in early November has been confirmed to have influenza A H5, a type of avian influenza. Additional testing shows the virus to be ...