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                                                              • COVID, Kids and County Mandates: A Virtual Town Hall

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                                                                |Date: November 17, 2021
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                                                                COVID, Kids and County Mandates: A Virtual Town Hall

                                                                COVID, Kids and County Mandates: A Virtual Town Hall

                                                                During this town hall, held on November 16, 2021, Infectious disease specialist Michael Hori, MD, with Va ...

                                                                During this town hall, held on November 16, 2021, Infectious disease specialist Michael Hori, MD, with Valley Medical Center and Mark Del Beccaro, MD, with King County Public Health answer the communi ...

                                                                November 17, 2021
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                                                              • Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

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                                                                |Date: May 20, 2020
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                                                                Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

                                                                Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

                                                                Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your prima ...

                                                                Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your primary care provider can be done from the comforts of home via telehealth! Call your primary care p ...

                                                                May 20, 2020
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                                                              • I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

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                                                                |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                                                I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

                                                                I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

                                                                If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms o ...

                                                                If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles, one of the most contagious illnesses now on the upswing. Measles can be serious, esp ...

                                                                June 06, 2019
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                                                              • Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

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                                                                |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                                                Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

                                                                Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

                                                                If you know you’re going to be around a new baby soon, make sure your whooping cough (pertussis) vaccinat ...

                                                                If you know you’re going to be around a new baby soon, make sure your whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination (Tdap or DTaP) is up-to-date. Family members and caregivers who are immunized against whoop ...

                                                                June 06, 2019
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                                                              • Does Your Health Need a Booster? Keep Your Vaccines Up to Date

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                                                                |Date: August 14, 2017
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                                                                Does Your Health Need a Booster? Keep Your Vaccines Up to Date

                                                                Does Your Health Need a Booster? Keep Your Vaccines Up to Date

                                                                August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Knowing what vaccinations are recommended and at what ag ...

                                                                August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Knowing what vaccinations are recommended and at what ages is an important measure for preventive health. The charts above showcase the guidelines from ...

                                                                August 14, 2017
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                                                              • What You Need to Know About Measles and Getting Vaccinated

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: January 17, 2015
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                                                                What You Need to Know About Measles and Getting Vaccinated

                                                                What You Need to Know About Measles and Getting Vaccinated

                                                                If you’ve paying attention to the news lately, vaccinations—and more specifically measles—have certainly ...

                                                                If you’ve paying attention to the news lately, vaccinations—and more specifically measles—have certainly been in the forefront of the discussion. Following a recent confirmed case of measles in King C ...

                                                                January 17, 2015
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                                                              • What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season

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                                                                |Date: September 16, 2014
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                                                                What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season

                                                                What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season

                                                                Influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older due to the body’s gradual weakening of the immun ...

                                                                Influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older due to the body’s gradual weakening of the immune system as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in recent years it’s estimate ...

                                                                September 16, 2014
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