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Washington is one of first states to license promising new cancer treatment

Washington is one of first states to license promising new cancer treatment

DOH helps clear the way for Alpha DaRT trials in our state
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Washington State Department of Health
A flood of manure and how to stop it

A flood of manure and how to stop it

How we worked to relocate “manure lagoons” and protect public health during recent flooding
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Washington State Department of Health
WA Notify continues to be a powerful tool to protect Washingtonians against COVID-19

WA Notify continues to be a powerful tool to protect Washingtonians...

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Washington State Department of Health
How to beat back biting bugs

How to beat back biting bugs

Learn how to protect your family from pests with integrated pest management
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Washington State Department of Health
Fast Access to COVID-19 Treatment in Washington

Fast Access to COVID-19 Treatment in Washington

What to know about the Test to Treat program
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Washington State Department of Health
What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5

Parents of young children have eagerly awaited authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine series for children under 5 years old. We know you are…
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Washington State Department of Health
How three Washington cities are making their streets safer

How three Washington cities are making their streets safer

Communities all throughout Washington are trying to make their streets safer for everyone who walks, cycles, or uses mobility devices. Have…
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Washington State Department of Health
The latest on COVID-19 boosters

The latest on COVID-19 boosters

Big news on boosters!
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Washington State Department of Health
Nurses and substance use: There’s help

Nurses and substance use: There’s help

Learn how nurses struggling with alcohol or drug misuse can find care and maintain their career
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Washington State Department of Health
Got Mice?

Got Mice?

Learn the risks of hantavirus and how to protect yourself
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Washington State Department of Health
Watch for ticks when you go outside this spring

Watch for ticks when you go outside this spring

Know how to avoid them, and help us report where they are
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Washington State Department of Health
Even the soles of your shoes could save your life.

Even the soles of your shoes could save your life.

Or the life of someone you love.
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Washington State Department of Health
Keeping our drinking water safe for you

Keeping our drinking water safe for you

We honor the Washington winners of the Drinking Water Week Awards
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Washington State Department of Health
Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19? Understanding the Difference

Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19? Understanding the Difference

Symptoms can be similar; read our tips
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Washington State Department of Health
This Earth Day, we celebrate keeping our planet and our people healthy

This Earth Day, we celebrate keeping our planet and our people healthy

Our Climate and Health Section invests in our planet every day
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Washington State Department of Health
You told us you want safer products. Here’s what we’re doing about it.

You told us you want safer products. Here’s what we’re doing about it.

Safer Products for Washington uses your feedback to help get harmful chemicals out of the stuff we all buy.
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Washington State Department of Health
Is Washington at risk of radiation from the conflict in Ukraine?

Is Washington at risk of radiation from the conflict in Ukraine?

Our radiation health expert provides some reassurance
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Washington State Department of Health
Don’t Throw Away Your Masks

Don’t Throw Away Your Masks

Situations where masks are still required (and other times to consider one)
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Washington State Department of Health
Changing Guidance in Schools: Masks, Tests, and When to Stay Home

Changing Guidance in Schools: Masks, Tests, and When to Stay Home

COVID-19 cases have come down across Washington, and as we move into the next phase of the pandemic there have been some big changes in the…
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Washington State Department of Health
When It Comes to Flooding, What Will Keep You Safe?

When It Comes to Flooding, What Will Keep You Safe?

Learn where to get the information you need when you need it.
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Washington State Department of Health
A Pediatrician’s Guidance for Protecting Your Child From COVID-19

A Pediatrician’s Guidance for Protecting Your Child From COVID-19

Part two of our conversation with Dr. Elias Kass
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Washington State Department of Health
Exposed to COVID-19? What to do next

Exposed to COVID-19? What to do next

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Washington State Department of Health
Climate and Health scientists “felt seen” while watching Don’t Look Up, one of the year’s best…

Climate and Health scientists “felt seen” while watching Don’t Look...

Spoiler alert: Climate change is bad for our health. And this story includes details of events in the movie “Don’t Look Up.”
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Washington State Department of Health
Pollen Season is Worse because of Climate Change

Pollen Season is Worse because of Climate Change

Why We Need to Take Action, and How
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Washington State Department of Health
SNAP shoppers, start saving with SNAP Produce Match online at Safeway

SNAP shoppers, start saving with SNAP Produce Match online at Safeway

The Washington State Department of Health and Safeway have partnered to make SNAP/EBT shopping even better!
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