Health Services

Public Health Notifications/Resources:

DRUG USER HEALTH

The Washington State Dept. of Health (DOH) offers resources and information regarding substance use trends, overdose education and response, Naloxone availability, syringe service programs, and other resources that address infectious disease among people who use drugs. Drug user health programs work to improve the health and quality of life for people who use drugs, and include efforts to reduce harm and improve access to care they need.

• Drug User Health website (DOH) for resources & information

FENTANYL 

• Parent Alert: Rainbow Fentanyl Targeted Toward Youth
• Fentanyl Warning for Parents and Students - Public Health of Seattle & King County 
• Advertencia sobre el Fentanilo para Padres y Estudiantes
• Overdose Prevention & Response - Public Health of Seattle & King County

HEAD LICE

• Head Lice Information

INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Historically, injury and violence-related deaths have been the leading causes of death for Washington residents ages one to 54 years old (per 2019 data), with suicide being the leading cause of death for ages 15-24. The DOH Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Program prioritizes  preventable injuries and violence based on data and evidence-based strategies, and community partnerships.

Explore a wide range of safety topics and prevention strategies from Public Health addressing: Falls, Firearms Storage, Opioid/Overdose, Pedestrian & Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety, Safe Kids - Child Injury, Secure Storage of Medication, Sexual & Domestic Violence, Suicide, and Traumatic Brain Injury. 

• Injury & Violence Prevention 
• Secure Storage of Firearms & Ammunition  
• Secure Storage of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

MEASLES

Measles is a serious disease that causes a rash and fever. Measles is very contagious. It spreads when a person with measles breathes out, coughs or sneezes. Anyone who is not vaccinated is much more likely to get measles. Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. It can cause swelling of the brain and lung infections, and in rare cases, be deadly.

Vaccination is the best way to protect your family. The MMR shot is safe and very effective at preventing measles, as well as mumps and rubella. Doctors recommend that all children receive the MMR shot, as getting the vaccine is safer than contracting the measles disease. Most children do not have any side effects from the shot. The side effects that do occur are usually mild and don’t last long, such as a fever, mild rash, and soreness. Ask your doctor if you have questions about measles or the MMR vaccine. (Source: Public Health)

• Measles Flyer (2 pages)
• Public Health of Seattle & King County Measles website
• Washington Dept. of Health Measles website