Amidst the myriad concerns and decisions that accompany pregnancy, one crucial aspect has become increasingly apparent in recent times: the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for expectant mothers.
Challenges in vaccine access: Addressing disparities among Washingtonians, especially in AAPI communities
Despite being available for several months, the new COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the state’s Asian American and Pacific Islander population remains low compared to the group’s uptake during the pandemic, following the trends seen across all racial and ethnic groups, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
A cough away from clarity — UW researchers are developing new app to differentiate respiratory disease
Is your cough a potential symptom of COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB), asthma?
The importance of COVID-19 vaccinations for children
Some people think it’s easy being a kid. Some people think childhood is a barrel of laughs.
WA DOH’s hyper-local approach to bridge healthcare gaps
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and healthcare workers in general have been in a state of high alert for three years.
As COVID-19 cases rise, do we mask again?
At this time last year, Jon K. caught COVID-19. He didn’t have any symptoms, but it derailed his new career.
COVID-19 cases rising again
An uptick in COVID-19 cases means we all must be careful again.
Statewide high school science contest winners
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the winners of its second annual Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Youth Science Contest.
Public Health Emergency ends — So does Medicaid automatic re-enrollment
For those with private insurance or Medicare, the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11 should pass almost unobserved.