Stay healthy this flu season

Influenza, usually called flu, is highly contagious. Most people recover with rest and basic care – healthy food, plenty of fluids. However, the flu can be serious. Infants, older adults, pregnant women and people with underlying conditions are ...

Snohomish County Recruiting for Board of Health Members

Snohomish County is seeking interested community members to serve on the Board of Health.

The Board of Health’s role will be to develop, approve, and revise countywide policy on public health issues such as opioids, immunizations, and climate cha...

Alert for Humanitarian Parolees of Uniting for Ukraine

Alert for Humanitarian Parolees of Uniting for Ukraine

Requirement: The USCIS requires a TB blood test (called an IGRA) for all Humanitarian Parolees of Uniting for Ukraine within 90 days of arrival.

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Know the Food Code Updates

As of March 2022, an updated version of the Washington State Food Code is in place. There are dozens of changes in the code. Learn more about them at:

• The Snohomish Health District’s Food Code Changes page
• The Washington State Department of Health...

Most current smokers want to quit

The health benefits of quitting tobacco are no secret.

At 20 minutes cigarette-free, your heart rate and blood pressure go down. By the time 12 hours is up, carbon monoxide levels in your blood decrease. Weeks later, your circulation and lung function have...