Your best protection from mumps is to get immunized. Call your healthcare provider office to check your family’s vaccinations records. If you don’t have your own healthcare provider, visit the Health Map Finder and type in your zip code- Health Map Finder to find the nearest location to get immunized and help stop the spread of mumps in Washington. What is mumps: Signs & … [Read more...]
Tuberculosis
Alert for Humanitarian Parolees of Uniting for Ukraine - Provider List Providers - Tuberculosis Case Summary Commonly known as TB - is a serious disease that usually affects the lungs but can attack any part if the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain. TB is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person with TB disease of the lungs or … [Read more...]
Flu
What is Influenza or the Flu? Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are two main types or strains of influenza virus; types A and B. Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Anyone can get the flu, and flu disease can be serious. Flu affects people of all ages and can cause severe … [Read more...]
Diseases & Conditions
Read about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for many diseases, health conditions and wellness issues pertinent to public health. If you have further questions call GCHD or your Primary Care Provider. … [Read more...]