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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Measles Outbreak

As you know, we are having the largest measles outbreak in many years in the US. The recent measles death in Texas underscores the critical importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Do you need a measles booster?
Source: Dr. Kim's Kids (Winnsboro Pediatrics)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Unprecedented Influenza Season

The Cascade Pacific region (including Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties) is grappling with one of its worst flu seasons in recent history, as emergency department visits for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to exceed alert thresholds.

Emergency department visits for influenza
Emergency department visits for influenza for week of 2/2-2/8/25 was 10.4%

Friday, January 3, 2025

Health-related book recommendations for your wellness journey

Taking control of your health starts with knowledge. Here are some highly rated books on diet, lifestyle, exercise, women's and men’s health, aging, and more.

Recommended health books