We issued a Caution Advisory for Toxic Algae at Palmer Lake
Last revised July 1, 2025 People and pets should avoid areas of the lake with visible algae. On July 1, we issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Palmer Lake.
Health Advisory: Screening guidance for Candida auris in light of new local cases
Last revised July 1, 2025 Summary: Upgrade screening and preparation for Candida auris. Two facilities in Seattle have known transmission of Candida auris (C. auris).
We lifted the advisory at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach
Last revised June 13, 2025 You can safely enter the water. We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach.
Health Advisory: Stay alert for measles cases
Last revised April 18, 2025 Summary: Recognize measles and notify the Health Department.
‘Wow, public health actually cares about my diarrhea!’ Yep, and the rest of you, too.
Last revised April 7, 2025 It’s funny what passes for high praise in public health.
Health Advisory: Report any serious adverse events after ceftriaxone administration
Last revised Nov. 4, 2025 Summary On Feb.
Needles, haystacks, and you: Welcome to the improved tpchd.org!
Last revised Jan. 23, 2025 We just made it much easier to find what you’re looking for on our website. We launched an update to tpchd.
Health Advisory: New CDC vaccine recommendations
Last revised Nov. 20, 2024 Summary CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved new recommendations for pneumococcal, COVID-19, and meningococcal vaccination.
Health Advisory: Updated syphilis screening recommendations for pregnant people
Last revised Jan. 23, 2025 Pierce County has experienced a marked rise in congenital syphilis cases, with 14 cases each of the last 3 years.
We lifted a toxic algae caution advisory for Palmer Lake in Key Peninsula.
Last revised Oct. 8, 2024 Even when an advisory is not in effect, always use caution when you’re in the water. When in doubt, stay out! On Oct.