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During this winter season, learn what to do during power outages, floods, how to protect from hypothermia, precautions after a disaster and more.

Prevent poisoning from carbon monoxide

Septic tank systems during power outages or floods

What to do when the power goes out

All disaster preparedness fact sheets

Fireflies: A Safety Newsletter for Kids
Web site directory by subject

Birth and death records
Birth and death certificates, King County Medical Examiner's Office...		 Family planning and sexual health
F.L.A.S.H. curricula, Birth control, clinics
Board of Health
BOH Code, Meeting agenda, Meeting proceedings, Regulations, Resolutions, Rulemaking, Membership roster...		 Food safety
Food business permits, Food worker permits, inspections...
Child and youth health
Child immunizations, Child Care Health, Children and Family Commission, Kids Get Care, MOMs Plus, Youth Health Services ...		 Hazards, Toxic
Arsenic, Lead, Biomedical waste, Needle disposal, Indoor air quality, Meth labs, Solid waste...
Chronic disease prevention
Asthma, Breast and Cervical Health, Colon Health, Healthy Aging Partnership, King County Steps to Health, Nutrition, REACH Diabetes, Overweight Initiative, Physical Activity...		 Health insurance
Children and Youth, Pregnant Women, Adults and Families, Seniors...
Codes and regulations
Code of the King County Board of Health, King County Codes, City of Seattle Codes...		 Health care providers
Disease reporting, Reporting animal and bat bites, Measles control, Health provider advisories
Communicable disease, epidemiology and immunizations
Disease facts, Pandemic Flu, Influenza, Immunizations, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, STDs, Health Care Provider advisories, Stop Germs, Stay Healthy...		 Health educator resources
Data, publications and reports
Public Health Digital Library, Data Watch Reports, Community Health Indicators, Epi-Log Newsletters, Vac-Scene Newsletters, Public Health Reports...		 Injury & violence prevention
Firearm Safety, Traffic Safety, Bike Helmets, Domestic Violence, Drowning prevention, Intentional injuries, Pool safety...
Drugs and tobacco
Tobacco Prevention, Drug Abuse Trends, Harm Reduction and Drug Use...		 Medical Examiner
How to get autopsy reports, Annual Report, Policy and Procedures Manual...
Emergency Medical Services
King County Medic One, Emergency Medical Services Division...		 Nutrition
Trans fat ban and nutrition labeling, Overweight Initiative, Free recipes, Breastfeeding, WIC ...
Emergency preparedness
Advanced Practice Center, Bioterrorism, Disaster preparedness, Healthcare Coalition, Pandemic Flu, Public Health Reserve Corps, Radiological Emergencies, Isolation and quarantine, Vulnerable Populations Action Team...		 Partnerships and coalitions
Asthma Forum, CHILD Profile, Health Care Coalition, Healthy Aging Partnership, Health Action Plan, REACH, STEPS, Requests for Proposal, Public Health Contractor information...
Environmental Health Services
Avian flu, Service Fees, Wastewater, West Nile virus, Drinking water, Solid Waste, Toxic hazards, Plumbing and Gas Piping, Lead facts, Rat control, Swimmer's Itch, West Nile virus...		 Personal health
Breastfeeding, Public Health clinics, Colon Health, Breast and Cervical Health Program, Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Health, Northwest Family Center, Oral / Dental health services ...

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Public Health news

January 7, 2009
Drinking water wells, septic systems at risk during floods

December 31, 2008
Fewer homicides and traffic fatalities in 2007

December 31, 2008
Food Worker Card training and testing schedule for 2009

December 30, 2008
Nutrition labeling starts January 1 in many chain restaurants

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A message from the Director


Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer of Public Health - Seattle & King County Welcome to the Public Health - Seattle & King County web site. I'm David Fleming, Director and Health officer.

You will find a broad range of information on health topics that helps our community stay safe from health threats, promotes better health and helps people get access to the health care they need. We welcome you to explore and enjoy the site, and your comments and questions are most welcome.

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Community Health Indicators

Community Health Indicators measure the health of King County residents. It provides a broad array of comprehensive, population-based data with the emphasis on relying on data about the entire community to look at multiple determinants of health.