Washington State Department of Health
@doh.wa.gov
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You can help keep your friends safe. Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that reverses opioid overdoses. It is available for free in many communities or for purchase at a pharmacy.
Find out where you can pick up naloxone and have it with you wherever you go: WAFriendsForLife.com
Find out where you can pick up naloxone and have it with you wherever you go: WAFriendsForLife.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You can help keep your friends safe. Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that reverses opioid overdoses. It is available for free in many communities or for purchase at a pharmacy.
Find out where you can pick up naloxone and have it with you wherever you go: WAFriendsForLife.com
Find out where you can pick up naloxone and have it with you wherever you go: WAFriendsForLife.com
Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin. We have known about it for centuries, and yet new risk exposures continue to emerge. Here's what you need to know: (1/9)
December 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin. We have known about it for centuries, and yet new risk exposures continue to emerge. Here's what you need to know: (1/9)
As vaccination rates go down, measles infections go up. If there was only way to reverse that . . . 🤔
December 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As vaccination rates go down, measles infections go up. If there was only way to reverse that . . . 🤔
Long COVID, also called post-COVID syndrome, is one potential effect of COVID-19 infection. Symptoms generally start within 3 months after you get #COVID-19 and can last for weeks, months, or even years. Read our latest blog at medium.com/wadepthealth...
What To Know About Long COVID
Learn the latest information from experts about Long COVID, plus how DOH is tracking this condition in Washington
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December 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Long COVID, also called post-COVID syndrome, is one potential effect of COVID-19 infection. Symptoms generally start within 3 months after you get #COVID-19 and can last for weeks, months, or even years. Read our latest blog at medium.com/wadepthealth...
We are committed to ensuring safe, reliable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including gender-affirming care. This page has some resources to help patients and providers understand their rights and learn how to access care in Washington: doh.wa.gov/public-healt...
Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care in Washington
The state of Washington is committed to ensuring safe, reliable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including gender-affirming care. This brochure shares state agency resources to help patie...
doh.wa.gov
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We are committed to ensuring safe, reliable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including gender-affirming care. This page has some resources to help patients and providers understand their rights and learn how to access care in Washington: doh.wa.gov/public-healt...
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The proposed rule targeting healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people is cruel, and unnecessary. Under the law in WA, necessary healthcare for transgender people is lawful and legally protected. Proposed rules are not the law – nothing has changed in WA.
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The proposed rule targeting healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people is cruel, and unnecessary. Under the law in WA, necessary healthcare for transgender people is lawful and legally protected. Proposed rules are not the law – nothing has changed in WA.
Science meets policy with Washington’s Vaccine’s Advisory Committee. The Vaccine Advisory Committee is seeking a #vaccine researcher to help guide immunization policy in Washington. Join the board, bring the data, and make a difference. doh.wa.gov/public-healt...
VAC Members
Open Seats Washington’s Vaccine Advisory Committee needs a vaccine researcher to join the table. We’re seeking a clinical trials expert who knows how evidence becomes policy and wants to shape the fut...
doh.wa.gov
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Science meets policy with Washington’s Vaccine’s Advisory Committee. The Vaccine Advisory Committee is seeking a #vaccine researcher to help guide immunization policy in Washington. Join the board, bring the data, and make a difference. doh.wa.gov/public-healt...
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There’s power outages across the state and downed power lines all over. If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. Keep 35 feet away. You can’t tell if a power line is energized by looking at it. Call 911 if there’s danger. Call your utility to just report the line.
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There’s power outages across the state and downed power lines all over. If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. Keep 35 feet away. You can’t tell if a power line is energized by looking at it. Call 911 if there’s danger. Call your utility to just report the line.
Is your power out? Keep those refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Stay away from any downed power lines and broken trees. Be safe and stay warm. Hopefully those lights will be back on soon!
December 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Is your power out? Keep those refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Stay away from any downed power lines and broken trees. Be safe and stay warm. Hopefully those lights will be back on soon!
Communities across Washington continue to cope with the effects of recent #flooding and severe storms, with additional hazardous weather expected this week.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/sev...
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Severe storms and cold, windy weather threaten health across Washington
For immediate release: December 16, 2025 (25-153) Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
December 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Communities across Washington continue to cope with the effects of recent #flooding and severe storms, with additional hazardous weather expected this week.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/sev...
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/sev...
To help track vaccination trends, we have a Respiratory Immunization Dashboard that combines immunization data for both adults and children all in one place. The dashboard shows vaccine coverage by county and demographic, as well as total doses statewide. doh.wa.gov/data-statist...
Respiratory Immunization Data
Dashboard updates will occur on Wednesdays by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
doh.wa.gov
December 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
To help track vaccination trends, we have a Respiratory Immunization Dashboard that combines immunization data for both adults and children all in one place. The dashboard shows vaccine coverage by county and demographic, as well as total doses statewide. doh.wa.gov/data-statist...
More rain and wind in the forecast, Washington. Be prepared for possible power outages and be safe out there!
December 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
More rain and wind in the forecast, Washington. Be prepared for possible power outages and be safe out there!
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Salons and retailers — do your cosmetics have toxic chemicals in them? Washington restricts several harmful chemicals in products made, sold, or used in salon services. The sell-through period for older stock ends Dec. 31, 2025.
Here's what to know heading into 2026: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...
Here's what to know heading into 2026: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Salons and retailers — do your cosmetics have toxic chemicals in them? Washington restricts several harmful chemicals in products made, sold, or used in salon services. The sell-through period for older stock ends Dec. 31, 2025.
Here's what to know heading into 2026: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...
Here's what to know heading into 2026: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...
Our #flu activity in WA remained unchanged. We publish the information weekly at doh.wa.gov/sites/defaul...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Our #flu activity in WA remained unchanged. We publish the information weekly at doh.wa.gov/sites/defaul...
If the rain ever stops, we have some #flood cleanup tips for you. Stay safe and get dry when you can, #Washington!
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Flood Cleanup
Before Entering a Flooded House Turn off the electrical main power if it can be done from a dry location. Never turn power on or off while standing in water. Don't turn the power back on until electri...
doh.wa.gov
December 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If the rain ever stops, we have some #flood cleanup tips for you. Stay safe and get dry when you can, #Washington!
doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
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Information from NWS Seattle:
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Information from NWS Seattle:
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
Watch our Health Secretary Dennis Worsham on TVW. He talks about the Trump administration’s vaccine rollbacks, the West Coast Health Alliance, rural hospitals, Medicaid, pandemic readiness, measles and bird flu alerts, PFAS, and rising youth mental health and overdose crises.
tvw.org/video/inside...
tvw.org/video/inside...
tvw.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Watch our Health Secretary Dennis Worsham on TVW. He talks about the Trump administration’s vaccine rollbacks, the West Coast Health Alliance, rural hospitals, Medicaid, pandemic readiness, measles and bird flu alerts, PFAS, and rising youth mental health and overdose crises.
tvw.org/video/inside...
tvw.org/video/inside...
Get protected, folks!
COVID vaccines reduced children’s likelihood of ER and urgent care visits, the CDC reported
COVID vaccines reduced children’s likelihood of ER and urgent care visits, the CDC reported
The vaccines were found to decrease the risk of needing medical care in the first six months after vaccination by 76% in children under 4, and by 56% in children 5 to 17.
www.seattletimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Get protected, folks!
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As rain continues to fall, roads may continue to flood. Things to keep in mind these next few days🧵
1. Road conditions can change quickly, but your GPS apps may not have the most recent info. Check our travel map for the most accurate current conditions: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
1. Road conditions can change quickly, but your GPS apps may not have the most recent info. Check our travel map for the most accurate current conditions: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
December 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
As rain continues to fall, roads may continue to flood. Things to keep in mind these next few days🧵
1. Road conditions can change quickly, but your GPS apps may not have the most recent info. Check our travel map for the most accurate current conditions: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
1. Road conditions can change quickly, but your GPS apps may not have the most recent info. Check our travel map for the most accurate current conditions: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
Let's take care of each other this holiday season! #DonateBlood
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Let's take care of each other this holiday season! #DonateBlood
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I just signed a statewide emergency declaration in response to the intense flooding in our state this week.
This allows us to seek federal funds to cover the cost of this response, which we anticipate will be significant, and also gives us the flexibility we need...
This allows us to seek federal funds to cover the cost of this response, which we anticipate will be significant, and also gives us the flexibility we need...
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I just signed a statewide emergency declaration in response to the intense flooding in our state this week.
This allows us to seek federal funds to cover the cost of this response, which we anticipate will be significant, and also gives us the flexibility we need...
This allows us to seek federal funds to cover the cost of this response, which we anticipate will be significant, and also gives us the flexibility we need...
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A reminder on evacuations:
Level 1 means be ready. Be alert. There is a threat in your area.
Level 2 means get set to leave at a moment’s notice. Have an emergency kit.
Level 3 means go. Leave now. You are in immediate danger.
Find more details in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXim...
Level 1 means be ready. Be alert. There is a threat in your area.
Level 2 means get set to leave at a moment’s notice. Have an emergency kit.
Level 3 means go. Leave now. You are in immediate danger.
Find more details in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXim...
Evacuation Tips in Washington state
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December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A reminder on evacuations:
Level 1 means be ready. Be alert. There is a threat in your area.
Level 2 means get set to leave at a moment’s notice. Have an emergency kit.
Level 3 means go. Leave now. You are in immediate danger.
Find more details in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXim...
Level 1 means be ready. Be alert. There is a threat in your area.
Level 2 means get set to leave at a moment’s notice. Have an emergency kit.
Level 3 means go. Leave now. You are in immediate danger.
Find more details in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXim...
We are seeing a lot of water here in Washington. Do you know what to do before, during, and after a flood or other emergency? We have some tips that will help keep you and others safe. #flood #landslide #mudflow doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
Be Prepared, Be Safe
Learn how to prepare and be safe during an emergency. Know what steps you and your family can take before, during and after an emergency or hazard.
doh.wa.gov
December 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We are seeing a lot of water here in Washington. Do you know what to do before, during, and after a flood or other emergency? We have some tips that will help keep you and others safe. #flood #landslide #mudflow doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
All of this rain can cause more than FOMO. It can also cause flooding, landslides, and mudslides. How are you weathering the weather, Washington?
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
All of this rain can cause more than FOMO. It can also cause flooding, landslides, and mudslides. How are you weathering the weather, Washington?