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 ...
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 ...
Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix (September 21, 2026) GF Blends recalls Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is working with local and federal partners on two separate hantavirus-related investigations. One investigation involves individuals ...
OLYMPIA – The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is issuing immunization recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. These recommendations are informed by trusted national medical ...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated. The order comes as DOH ...
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 ...