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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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Washington State Department of Health
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids?

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids?

Your questions answered, with local pediatrician Dr. Elias Kass
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Washington State Department of Health
When is a COVID-19 Test Right for You?

When is a COVID-19 Test Right for You?

More options make it easier than ever to get tested
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Washington State Department of Health
Affordable, Accessible, Life-Saving Heart Care

Affordable, Accessible, Life-Saving Heart Care

Washington’s Community Health Centers can help you track your blood pressure at home — and more
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Washington State Department of Health
What to Know About Omicron

What to Know About Omicron

A Conversation with DOH’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kwan-Gett
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Washington State Department of Health
Do you test your home for radon? You should.

Do you test your home for radon? You should.

Keep your home safe by testing this month
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Washington State Department of Health
Our Environmental New Year’s Resolutions

Our Environmental New Year’s Resolutions

A few changes can benefit people and the planet (and save you money)
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Washington State Department of Health
How We Keep Vaccines Safe

How We Keep Vaccines Safe

Understanding the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System
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Washington State Department of Health
Tested positive for COVID-19?

Tested positive for COVID-19?

What to do to take care of yourself and others
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Washington State Department of Health
A discovery 225 years ago transformed our health

A discovery 225 years ago transformed our health

The history of vaccines shows their power — and the hope they bring
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Washington State Department of Health
Test positive at home?

Test positive at home?

Help stop the spread with WA Notify & at-home COVID testing
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Washington State Department of Health
It’s the season for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning

It’s the season for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning

Stay safe and warm during blackouts caused by winter storms.
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Washington State Department of Health
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