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It is the holiday season, and many may be planning or attending gatherings to celebrate. With COVID-19, flu, and RSV circulating it is important to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe. You can help ensure a safe and healthy holiday season by following the tips listed in this article, including staying up... Continue Reading →
It is always important to stay up to date on your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. As we enter the winter months and COVID-19 continues to evolve, it is especially important to ensure successful protection against viral infections. King County believes in providing access to recommended vaccinations for employees and hosted onsite flu and COVID-19 vaccine... Continue Reading →
As we head into the fall and winter, the CDC has recommended that everyone 6 months and older, even if you have received the vaccine before, get the updated, recently released COVID-19 vaccine to protect against new strains of the virus. King County employees can access the vaccine at worksites, pharmacies, clinics, and community events.... Continue Reading →
This article was updated Oct. 3, 2023 What is a primary care provider and why is it important to have one? Research shows that people with a primary care provider (PCP) enjoy better health outcomes. People who have a relationship with a primary care provider as their usual source of care are more likely to... Continue Reading →
If you feel sick or have COVID-19 symptoms, it’s important to get tested right away, even if you're vaccinated. If you test positive, most treatments for COVID-19 must start within five days of feeling sick. Now is a good time to stock up on free at-home rapid tests, while supplies are still available and covered... Continue Reading →
With holiday gatherings around the corner, it’s important to be up to date on your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination. King County Public Health officials are noting that respiratory viral infections have increased both locally and nationally. October flu hospitalization rates were the highest reported at that time of the season in 10 years. Getting your... Continue Reading →
Back to school is always a hectic time of year, and the additional stress of COVID-19 has taken its toll on families. Balanced You has a few resources to share to help ease some stress. Recorded webinar: Covid-19 and Kids Recently, Balanced You hosted a webinar with members of the Public Health – Seattle &... Continue Reading →
Due to technical difficulties, this event was rescheduled for October 1, 2021. King County employees are invited to join community facilitators to hold space for our feelings and experiences related to COVID-19 and vaccination. Let’s Talk COVID-19: A Conversation on Trauma, Stigma, Grief and Growth Friday, Oct. 1 12:30 - 2 p.m. Zoom link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/85055960730... Continue Reading →
On September 15, 2021, King County Balanced You hosted a webinar with members of the Public Health – Seattle & King County COVID-19 Schools and Child Care Task Force. Watch the recorded webinar below to learn about the mitigation strategies that help reduce the risk of COVID-19 to young children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-vdtn3rbGE At the end of... Continue Reading →
On Sept. 2, Balanced You hosted a webinar with Senior Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson, Dr. Michele Andrasik, for an in-depth overview of the COVID-19 vaccines. Watch the recorded webinar here and download the slides with notes below. The information provided will assist King County employees in their efforts to make informed decisions to protect... Continue Reading →
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