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Public Health - Seattle & King County

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Public Health - Seattle & King County

@KCPubHealth

Public Health - Seattle & King County works to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in King County, WA.

Seattle & King County, WA

kingcounty.gov/depts/health

Joined May 2010

Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
Jun 5
ER visits in Washington State increase for ALL ages when wildfire smoke is in the air, research has shown. When it's smoky out (above 150 AQI - check AirNow.gov), please move indoors and avoid physical activity until the air clears. More: kingcounty.gov/wildfiresmoke.
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 21
Did you know our EMS/Medic One system is recognized as one of the best in the nation? This #EMSWeek we thank all those working together to give King County world-class emergency services. And thanks to the King County voters who make it possible through the EMS/Medic One levy.
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Seattle Parks
@SeattleParks
May 19
WARNING: People and pets should stay out of the water at Green Lake Park because of toxic algae. For more info about toxic algae, visit bit.ly/toxic-algae-he… @KCPubHealth
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 19
The King County Fire Chiefs Association is excited to host its next Diversity and Recruitment Workshop on May 30 at Bellevue College. Get useful info on navigating the hiring process to become a local firefighter or EMS provider. Learn more: kingcountyfirechiefs.org/event-details/… #EMSWeek
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@KCPubHealth
May 18
The next time you hear a Medic One rig or fire vehicle go by, please think about the Emergency Medical Services responders who are working day and night to bring urgent, life-saving care directly to our doors when we need it most. To our responders - thank you for all you do.
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 16
Public Health is monitoring another King County resident that was on the same plane as an ill passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The newly identified resident is currently asymptomatic. Public Health is monitoring for symptoms. More info: bit.ly/4wySgZl
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City of Renton
@CityofRenton
May 13
High bacteria levels have been detected in the water, indicating significant fecal contamination that may cause illness. For your safety: • DO NOT enter & avoid contact with lake water • Keep children away from shoreline and water Please follow signage & stay out of the water
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Seattle Parks
@SeattleParks
May 13
May 13, 2026: For your safety, stay out of the water at Madison Park Beach and Seward Park Beach due to high bacteria levels. @KCPubHealth recommends that you do not swim or play in the water here. For test dates and results & other places to swim, visit kingcounty.gov/swimbeach
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 12
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Hemos sido notificados sobre tres residentes del condado de King que estuvieron potencialmente expuestos al hantavirus relacionado con el crucero MV Hondius. Los tres están asintomáticos y en monitoreo de síntomas. bit.ly/4wqTdmu
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 12
3 King County residents were potentially exposed to hantavirus, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. All 3 do not currently have symptoms and are at home or in quarantine. There are no cases in King County and the risk to the public remains low. More: publichealthinsider.com/2026/05/12/thr…
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 8
The type of hantavirus involved in the cruise ship outbreak is a low risk for people in King County. A public health veterinarian explains why and also gives advice based on a different type of hantavirus found in deer mice in King County.
What's the risk of hantavirus in King County? – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
From publichealthinsider.com
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 5
Replying to @KCPubHealth
The "Public Health in the Neighborhood" video series explores the many different ways our staff gets out in to the community. Stay tuned for more videos in the coming months.
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth
May 5
Ride along with Kammi and Josh to see how the Street Medicine team provides low-barrier access to care for people living unhoused in King County.
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