No increase in meningococcal disease in Washington.
Last revised May 1, 2024 You may have heard about an increase across the nation in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease. It is a serious infection that requires medical attention.
Pierce County has its first flu death of the season. Protect yourself and those you love.
Last revised Jan. 16, 2024 A Pierce County woman died from flu on Dec. 2. She was in her 70s and had underlying health conditions.
Are you ready for respiratory illness season?
Last revised Jan. 17, 2025 Fall is almost here. Time for football, pumpkin spice, and seeing leaves change color.
Be careful around wild animals and dead birds
Last revised Jan. 17, 2024 You’ve likely heard of avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
Flu cases and deaths back up to pre-pandemic levels this season.
Last revised Oct. 15, 2025 With COVID-19 precautions winding down, flu cases and deaths jumped back to pre-pandemic levels this season.
Monkeypox cases are rare, but health officials are working to update our vaccine strategy.
Last revised Jan. 11, 2024 If you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve likely heard about monkeypox. We’ve heard from some of you with concerns.
I got norovirus for Christmas. Trust me: You don’t want it.
Last revised Jan. 17, 2025 Over the holidays, I got something I didn’t want. No, it wasn’t an ugly sweater or a fruitcake. It was much worse.
Be bat aware during warm weather
Last revised May 15, 2024 This post first appeared in July of 2018. Now that summer is here, you may hear more news stories about bats.
Be Bat Safe This Summer
Last revised May 15, 2024 Now that summer is here, you may hear more news stories about bats. The warm weather means encounters between people and bats are more common.