Here’s How Seattle Residents Can Manage Their Asthma

For some people, medication such as inhalers, nebulizers, liquid medications or pills can be helpful in alleviating symptoms.

Washington Approves COVID-19 Boosters For Everyone 16 And Older

The state has approved boosters for older teenagers, hoping to boost inoculation as concerns about the omicron variant swell.

King County's 1st Omicron Case Is Mild, Health Officials Say

Officials said King County's first confirmed case of the omicron variant caused minor symptoms, but the patient likely caught it locally.

UW Study Shows Fentanyl's Outsized Impact On All Washingtonians

Unlike other drugs, Fentanyl is nearly as deadly for younger patients as it is in patients over 30, researchers found.

Boosters 'Absolutely Essential' As Omicron Gains Ground: WA DOH

State health officials are urging all adults to seek out a booster shot before heading into the home stretch of the holiday season.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In King County: CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in King County.

FEMA Sends Mobile Vaccination Unit To Western Washington

A new mobile vaccination site is headed to Western Washington later this month to help increase vaccination efforts into the new year.

WA Virology Labs On 'Close Watch' As Omicron Arrives In U.S.

State health leaders say it's "only a matter of time" before the variant comes to Washington, but that they'll be prepared when it does.

WA Solicitor General Appears In Court To Oppose Purdue Bankruptcy

Washington's representatives say the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan is "flawed" and doesn't adequately hold Purdue's owners responsible.

Washington DOH: 'Just A Matter Of Time' Until Omicron Is Here

The omicron COVID-19 variant has not been detected in Washington, but experts say the state should brace for its arrival.

King County Steps Up Enforcement For Vaccine Verification Rules

While the county will still give businesses several chances to change course, ignoring warnings could result in fines or forced closures.

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise In Washington

More Americans are dying from drug overdoses than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

WA Launches Digital Vaccine Verification Tool

The WA Verify tool allows residents to save a QR code to their phone containing their proof of vaccination. Here's how it works.

King County COVID Vaccine, Testing Sites Closed On Thanksgiving

All county-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites will be closed for the holiday. Here's what to know.

Washington Okays COVID Booster For Everyone 18+

Previously, the state Department of Health had only approved COVID-19 booster shots for high risk patients or other select groups.

WA Sees 'Sharp Decline' In Pedatric Flu Vaccination Rates: DOH

Flu vaccination rates among younger kids are down about 25 percent from last year in Washington, officials said this week.

Trader Joe’s Recalls Popular Chicken Patties Manufactured In WA

Almost 100,000 pounds of raw chicken patties were recalled Wednesday after “extraneous materials” were found in the product.

Flu & Respiratory Viruses Compounding WA's Hospital Woes

COVID-19 patients are still stuffing local hospitals, but now are being joined by an influx of other patients with respiratory illnesses.

New WA Hospital Safety Ratings: 16 Get 'A' Grade, 1 Gets 'D'

The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals in Washington and across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more.

Washington Celebrates 10 Million COVID-19 Vaccines Administered

The Washington State Department of Health says the state has now administered doses in the octuple digits.

Best Nursing Homes In Washington: 2022 Ratings Released

The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.

Unvaccinated COVID Patient Apologizes To Seattle Hospital Staff

A Seattle man who nearly died from COVID-19 complications returned to Harborview recently to thank the people who saved his life.

UW Shares Tips To Overcome 'SAD' This Season

Daylight hours are waning and dark clouds are becoming frequent, which can have powerful effects on mood. Here are some tips to help.

King County Rolls Out COVID Vaccines For Kids 5-11

The first Pfizer doses were administered to younger children Wednesday afternoon at a clinic in Shoreline.

Washington Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11

At least two pharmacy giants say "select locations" will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to younger kids starting this weekend.

King County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how King County compares to the U.S.

WA Hospital Association Shares Concerns Over Stagnant COVID Cases

"We don't like where we are plateauing," said WSHA Executive Vice President Taya Briley. "The rate of decrease has been slowing."

5 Western Washington Hospitals Recognized For COVID-19 Response

The Washington State Hospital Association is recognizing five Puget Sound hospitals for toughing it through the second year of the pandemic.

UW Testing New Device To Enhance Sleep

The trial utilizes an "electrical stimulation headband" designed to improve sleep quality by boosting the brain's ability to clear waste.

King County's Vaccine Verification Rules Start Monday

King County officials plan to reevaluate the need for mandatory vaccination checks within the next six months.

All 3 COVID Vaccine Boosters Now Available In Washington: DOH

Eligible Washingtonians can now seek boosters from any of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, and mixing and matching is okay.

Local Leaders Ask Washington To Welcome Incoming Afghan Refugees

The Evergreen State will soon be the new home of nearly 2,000 refugees fleeing violence in Afghanistan.

Flu Shot 'Best Defense' For WA Health Care This Season: DOH

Experts label October as the ideal time to get a shot before flu season ramps up and the holidays arrive.

Thanksgiving, Christmas In Washington: See Latest CDC Guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued updated holiday guidance as Americans prepare for celebrations.

Meat Recalls In Washington: Butterball Turkey And Beef Gravy

Meat recalls in Washington address plastic found in ground turkey and unacceptable lead levels in beef gravy products.

Poison Center Data Shows Rising Rate Of Teen Suicide, Self Harm

In the first six months of 2021, nearly half of the Washington Poison Center's adolescent patients had intentionally hurt themselves.

COVID Case Counts Down Across All Age Ranges: Washington DOH

Case counts and hospitalizations remain high, but are all trending in the right direction for the first time in months.

Flu Shots: Where To Find 2021 Clinics In Puget Sound

Washington is entering its second flu season amid a global pandemic. Luckily, there are plenty of places in town to get a flu shot for free.

Mandate Pushes Up Vaccine Rates In WA Health Care Workers

A survey from the Washington State Hospital Association found the governor's mandate caused a "significant increase" in vaccination.

King County's Delta Surge Is On The Decline

Though transmission remains high, the number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital is down 40% from last month, and case counts are falling.