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We can eliminate Hepatitis C in Washington by 2030. With awareness, testing, and treatment the most common bloodborne virus can become a thing of the past for future generations. #HepC#HepatitisC
Learn more at hca.wa.gov/eliminate-hep-c.
Hantavirus case reported in King County
While rare in King County, residents should be aware of the risk of hantavirus. Minimizing exposure to rodents, particularly deer mice and their nests is key to prevention. tinyurl.com/2p96u5k5#virus#seattle#kingcounty#PublicHealth
LISTERIA OUTBREAK UPDATE: State officials found the outbreak strain of Listeria in “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. Do not eat any flavors of recalled “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. For more info: bit.ly/4542ClJ
Satellite shows widespread smoke across Washington State. Air quality is slowly deteriorating around the Puget Sound this morning. Air quality levels of Moderate to Unhealthy (or locally worse) is expected this afternoon into tonight. #WAwx
Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US -- Most are considered preventable tinyurl.com/mu29jm2x#maternalmortality#pregnancy#womenshealth
Maternal Death Rates Among Native American and Alaska Native Mothers
If you are planning to head out on the water, we’d like to remind you that Cold Water Shock is different from hypothermia and can set in very quickly. Cold Water Shock can lead to the inability to swim and stay afloat.
#PreventDrowning#WearALifeJacket#ColdWaterSafety
Extreme heat warnings have been issued for King County for most of this week.
Stay cool indoors, watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion, and call 911 if you need help. Remember to check on family and friends who may be at risk.
More info at: kingcounty.gov/BeatTheHeat@kingcosoPIO
Female athletes’ health is at risk from not eating enough: When the energy consumed from food becomes insufficient to meet the demands of high physical activity levels, hormones and metabolism can be disrupted in as little as 5 days. tinyurl.com/3wedwav5#WomensHealth
Hottest temperatures of the year forecasted for Western Washington this week - Temperatures are forecasted to reach the high 90s and pass 100 degrees in some areas. Take precautions to stay cool and safe, both outdoors and at home. tinyurl.com/ye5ej96j#heatwave #heat
Spotted a used needle on the ground? Tossing it into the trash or down the toilet can pose health risks for you and others. Learn the safest way to dispose of used sharps that you might encounter on your property, at work, or in public places.
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More than three times as many women as compared to men get migraines, and women’s migraines are more frequent, more disabling and longer-lasting than men’s — a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief tinyurl.com/bdjbx9h6#headache#migraine
Every day, about 11 people die from drowning in the United States. Swimming lessons can't prevent all of those deaths, but they can prevent a lot of them.
10 things parents should know.
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@sandrag82864968@davidfrum Samuel Johnson: In response to Bishop Berkeley's proposition asserting the non-existence of matter and that everything in the universe is merely ideal….Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force against a large stone, till he rebounded from it, "I refute it thus."
What actually is palliative care? And how is it different to end-of-life care?
Palliative care is not voluntary assisted dying. It does not aim to hasten or prolong death. Instead, it can be a profound and positive form of care tinyurl.com/ttw8km6n#palliative#endoflife
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