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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Vaccines
State’s health ranking slips from 10th in the nation to 15th
Among the trends that drove down the state’s rankings this year were rises in the rates of obesity, diabetes, and smoking — and a decline in high school graduation rates.
Free flu shots for the uninsured who cannot afford to pay — Saturday in Capitol Hill
Walgreens in Capitol Hill will offer flu shots at no charge to for adults and children age seven and older who are uninsured and cannot afford to pay. Walgreens and Public Health – Seattle & King County are partnering to offer flu vaccinations at no charge on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. [...]
Free flu shots for the uninsured who cannot afford to pay — Saturday in Shoreline
Walgreens and Public Health – Seattle & King County are partnering to offer flu vaccinations at no charge on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Walgreens located at 17524 Aurora Ave. North in Shoreline.
Top 10 myths about HIV vaccine research
To mark World AIDS Day, the UW’s Dr. James Kublin, executive director of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network, would like to debunk the top 10 myths about HIV vaccine research.
Rabies vaccine to be mandatory for pet dogs, cats, and ferrets in Washington
Every year in Washington, several hundred people have to get the series of rabies shots because of possible exposure to the rabies virus, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Promising malaria vaccine results released at Seattle conference
A malaria vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company GSK and Seattle’s PATH has been shown to halve the risk of severe malaria in African children.
Pharmacists jump into the flu shot market
Pharmacies usually charge between $25 and $32, while a shot at the doctor’s office usually costs at least $48.
Whooping cough cases up sharply in Washington State
The number of cases of whooping cough in Washington are up sharply this year with 431 cases reported in the state — 53 more than this time last year.
Some doctors refusing to treat kids who have not been immunized
These pediatricians say they are worried about other patients in the waiting room, some of them too young to be immunized or with health problems that compromise their immune systems.
Webwatch: Best of the week’s articles on health
Health care arms race. Resistance is futile: We won’t stop the tide of infections without a new business model. The HPV vaccine debate. The dark side of the placebo effect. Fee for all: “It’s the prices, stupid._
Flu vaccine now available statewide
Flu vaccines only protect you for the current season, so it’s important to get vaccinated every year, health officials warn.
Get your child vaccinated now to beat back to school rush, say health officials
Getting an exemption is still possible but under a new law will require a visit to a health provider.
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