The COVID-19 pandemic intensified and highlighted longstanding health disparities and systemic inequities. The pandemic also revealed significant limitations in the public health workforce. These ...

In 1994, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) established the Vaccine Advisory Committee (VAC) to provide guidance and serve as an advisory body to DOH on appropriate medical ...

Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years old in the United States. Among children ages 1 to 4 years old, most drownings occur in residential ...

*Note: Due to changes in surveillance data reporting over time, case counts may differ slightly from previously published data. All rate calculations presented here are preliminary and calculated ...

Washington’s Safe Medication Return lets people dispose of household over-the-counter, and prescription medications for people and pets. Safe Medication Return is not for business-generated ...

The 2023-2025 state budget required the state Department of Health (DOH) to establish three new grant programs to advance environmental justice and build climate resilience. These grant programs are ...

This page contains health care provider and staff resources on school and child care immunization requirements and reporting. We update it regularly to reflect changes from year to year. If you’re a ...

Five additional illnesses caused by the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been identified in Washington state, Minnesota, and Oregon. This outbreak has 32 total cases with 24 cases from Washington.

On October 30, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) is the EPA’s latest update to national ...

Fish is a low-fat high quality protein. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has released updated immunization schedules for children and adolescents (PDF) and for adults (PDF). These recommendations are based on ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated. The order comes as DOH ...