Please help people in your networks know that there’s an updated COVID-19 booster that targets Omicron variants. Anyone 5 and older can get one if they’ve completed their first vaccination series. We’ve linked (below) some topline messages that you can use in your communications to help explain why it’s worth getting, even if you’ve had…
Crossposted from the Public Health Insider It happens every summer – you blink once, and it’s already back-to-school season. Before that first day rolls around, make sure your child is fully up-to-date on vaccinations required for school so they can stay healthy, thriving, and ready to learn. This year, it’s easier than ever to get…
Crossposted from the Washington School Based Health Alliance Public Health–Seattle & King County, in partnership with the Washington School Based Health Alliance (WA SBHA), will be hosting our next SBHC Coffee Connections event at 9am on Friday, February 18. Reminder that these sessions are intended for SBHC providers and staff only. If this is you,…
In an effort to highlight new and creative ways school-based health staff are engaging youth in conversations around health and well-being, we are starting a series called It Starts with You(th). Two local young adults and former HPV Vaccine Champions, Magdalene Tran and Yuhaniz Ali recently produced videos with Public Health–Seattle & King County (PHSKC) to…
Crossposted from Public Health–Seattle & King County Summary:King County school-aged children can get the vaccinations required for returning to in-person learning – and all community members ages 4 and older can get a flu shot – at upcoming free vaccination and flu clinics Oct. 7 from noon to 5 p.m., and Oct. 17 from 10…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD). The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) has recently updated their Ask the Experts Questions & Answers web page on HPV and the HPV vaccine. It is a great resource to brush up on your knowledge of the virus, the vaccine, treatment, and other key information…
Summary: Collaboration between school district staff, school-based health centers, and community partners helped document vaccine compliance for over 99% of Seattle Public Schools students in January 2020 Community vaccine clinics bolstered efforts to improve compliance with state requirements Community and school-based efforts also promoted recommended vaccines like flu, meningitis, and HPV as well as required…
Where: Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003. When: Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 2:30pm – 8pm (No appointment needed!) Who can get vaccinated: Open to all King County K-12 students, up to age 18 (Please note, we are unable to vaccinate anyone aged 19 or older.) Cost: Free. There is…
Crossposted from Seattle Public Schools Health Services December 2019 Newsletter. Our priority is to make sure schools are safe learning environments for all. On December 16, [2019 SPS joins] other local school districts who have taken bold action to send out exclusion letters to those still out of compliance. Exclusion is set for January 8,…
Kent School District and Public Health are offering free vaccinations for all kids age 18 and under on Thursday, October 17 at Kent Meridian High School from 4-8 pm. This is open to all families from all school districts. All the vaccinations required by schools will be offered for free, and they will also have…
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