Published in BienestarWA·2 days ago¡La vacuna contra COVID-19 para niños pequeños ya está aquí!Respuestas a 8 preguntas — Es un momento que muchos padres y cuidadores han esperado por mucho tiempo: ¡la vacuna contra el COVID-19 ya está autorizada para los niños de 6 meses en adelante! Ahora podemos brindar la mejor defensa contra el COVID-19 paraa los bebes, niños pequeños y a los niños en edad preescolar. …Salud Publica6 min read
Published in Public Health Connection·2 days agoCOVID-19 vaccine for young children is here!8 questions answered — It’s a moment many parents and caregivers have long-awaited — the COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized for children ages 6 months and older! We can now provide infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with the best defense against COVID-19. As this much-anticipated news comes, we understand that you may still have questions…Public Health6 min read
Published in Public Health Connection·Jul 29Washington is one of first states to license promising new cancer treatmentDOH helps clear the way for Alpha DaRT trials in our state — A new cancer treatment shows an outstanding ability to shrink or eliminate tumors. In fact, the treatment shows such promise that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is granting it “breakthrough device status.” …Public Health3 min read
Published in BienestarWA·Jul 29Washington es uno de los primeros estados en autorizar nuevos tratamientos contra el cáncerEl Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington ayuda a facilitar los ensayos Alpha DaRT en nuestro estado — Un nuevo tratamiento para cáncer muestra una capacidad sobresaliente para reducir o eliminar tumores. De hecho, el tratamiento muestra tal promesa que la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos federal (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) le está otorgando “un estatus de dispositivo innovador”. …3 min read
Published in Public Health Connection·Jul 13A flood of manure and how to stop itHow we worked to relocate “manure lagoons” and protect public health during recent flooding — What do you do if 30 million gallons of liquid manure threatens public health? When heavy rains came late last year, a battalion of truck drivers, farmers, local officials, and state agency workers got to work. …Water Quality4 min read
Published in BienestarWA·Jul 13Una inundación de abono y cómo detenerlaCómo trabajamos para reubicar las “lagunas de abono” y proteger la salud pública durante las recientes inundaciones — ¿Qué hace si 30 millones de galones de abono líquido amenazan la salud pública? Cuando las lluvias fuertes llegaron a finales del año pasado, un batallón de camioneros, agricultores, funcionarios locales y trabajadores de la agencia estatal se pusieron a trabajar. …Inundaciones5 min read
Published in Public Health Connection·Jul 11WA Notify continues to be a powerful tool to protect Washingtonians against COVID-19This past April, Sheridan — who lives on her family farm in Snohomish, Washington — made the decision to attend a family wedding in Texas. “I was very careful when traveling — I made sure to wear my mask while in transit and in large gatherings. I’m up to date…Public Health5 min read
Published in BienestarWA·Jul 8Cómo vencer a los insectos que pican y afectan la saludAprenda cómo proteger a su familia de las plagas con el manejo integrado — Arañas, ratones y mosquitos. ¡Ayayay! Cualquiera que sea el problema de plagas que tenga en su hogar, la estrategia de control más efectiva y menos tóxica es el Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP). …Insectos5 min read
Published in Public Health Connection·Jul 8How to beat back biting bugsLearn how to protect your family from pests with integrated pest management — Spiders, mice and mosquitos. Oh my! Whatever pest problem you have, the most effective and least toxic pest control strategy is integrated pest management (IPM). IPM is a way to control pests that helps keep the environment safe and healthy. It reduces exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. IPM works like…Pest Control4 min read
Published in Public Health Connection·Jun 20Fast Access to COVID-19 Treatment in WashingtonWhat to know about the Test to Treat program — Since the pandemic began, scientists have researched ways to fight COVID-19. The earliest breakthrough was the COVID-19 vaccine, our most effective tool for preventing severe COVID-19 illness. Yet despite the vaccine’s efficacy, breakthrough infections can still happen — especially as new variants like the Omicron sub-variant BA.2 spread. Fortunately, scientists…Covid 194 min read
