Beginning July 1, 2017, healthcare professionals required to complete a suicide prevention training must select a course from the Washington Model List. See the training requirements for health ...

Concurrent review with CN256-25, CN26-26, CN26-28, and CN26-29.

What is Paralytic Shellfish Poison? Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) is a naturally occurring marine biotoxin that is produced by some species of microscopic algae. Shellfish eat these algae and can ...

As a health care professional, you're a trusted source of information. Set a healthy example for your community by getting an annual flu vaccine and promoting vaccination among coworkers. Remind ...

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 ...

For instructions on how to use our data dashboards, please see our dashboard tool page. Data collection methods and measures change from year-to-year. For technical notes, see our Annual Immunization ...

West Nile virus is detected each year in Washington state. The maps linked below and table displayed on this page show current West Nile virus activity. Human cases are listed by county where the ...

Artificial turf is a carpet made from synthetic grass fibers designed to mimic the appearance of natural grass. It can often be found or used in athletic fields, residential yards, playgrounds, and ...

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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 ...

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 West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is issuing immunization recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. These recommendations are informed by trusted national medical ...