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Michael McCarthy: Editor LocalHealthGuide an online health news website that focuses on local health news in the Seattle area

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What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning and how to avoid it. tinyurl.com/m3nk3aer
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We can eliminate Hepatitis C in Washington by 2030. With awareness, testing, and treatment the most common bloodborne virus can become a thing of the past for future generations. #HepC #HepatitisC Learn more at hca.wa.gov/eliminate-hep-c.
Young patient and nurse look at the camera wearing face masks with their thumbs up. Text reads: We can eliminate Hepatitis C in Washington by 2030! Get tested. Get treated. Get cured. Join us in the fight against Hepatitis C. Learn more at hca.wa.gov/eliminate-hep-c

ALT Young patient and nurse look at the camera wearing face masks with their thumbs up. Text reads: We can eliminate Hepatitis C in Washington by 2030! Get tested. Get treated. Get cured. Join us in the fight against Hepatitis C. Learn more at hca.wa.gov/eliminate-hep-c

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Hantavirus case reported in King County While rare in King County, residents should be aware of the risk of hantavirus. Minimizing exposure to rodents, particularly deer mice and their nests is key to prevention. tinyurl.com/2p96u5k5 #virus #seattle #kingcounty #PublicHealth
Electron microscopic image of the Sin Nombre virus the cause of the hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), also referred to as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Photo: Cynthia Goldsmith/CDC.

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LISTERIA OUTBREAK UPDATE: State officials found the outbreak strain of Listeria in “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. Do not eat any flavors of recalled “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. For more info: bit.ly/4542ClJ
Infographic of “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cup, with text saying “Food safety alert. Listeria outbreak linked to ice cream. Do not eat any flavors of ‘Soft Serve On The Go’ ice cream cups. • Vanilla chocolate • Caramel • Parve vanilla chocolate • Peanut butter lite • Razzle • Sorbet strawberry mango"

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@NWSSeattle20 Aug 2023
Satellite shows widespread smoke across Washington State. Air quality is slowly deteriorating around the Puget Sound this morning. Air quality levels of Moderate to Unhealthy (or locally worse) is expected this afternoon into tonight. #WAwx
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@waEMD20 Aug 2023
Air quality this morning is not looking good - especially in E WA where it's in the "hazardous" category. enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/m… #wawx
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@waEMD20 Aug 2023
Helpful tips from Ecology/DOH: enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/Docume…
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Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US -- Most are considered preventable tinyurl.com/mu29jm2x #maternalmortality #pregnancy #womenshealth Maternal Death Rates Among Native American and Alaska Native Mothers
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If you are planning to head out on the water, we’d like to remind you that Cold Water Shock is different from hypothermia and can set in very quickly. Cold Water Shock can lead to the inability to swim and stay afloat. #PreventDrowning #WearALifeJacket #ColdWaterSafety
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Extreme heat warnings have been issued for King County for most of this week. Stay cool indoors, watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion, and call 911 if you need help. Remember to check on family and friends who may be at risk. More info at: kingcounty.gov/BeatTheHeat @kingcosoPIO
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Female athletes’ health is at risk from not eating enough: When the energy consumed from food becomes insufficient to meet the demands of high physical activity levels, hormones and metabolism can be disrupted in as little as 5 days. tinyurl.com/3wedwav5 #WomensHealth
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Hottest temperatures of the year forecasted for Western Washington this week - Temperatures are forecasted to reach the high 90s and pass 100 degrees in some areas. Take precautions to stay cool and safe, both outdoors and at home. tinyurl.com/ye5ej96j #heatwave #heat
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@KCCouncil11 Aug 2023
Spotted a used needle on the ground? Tossing it into the trash or down the toilet can pose health risks for you and others. Learn the safest way to dispose of used sharps that you might encounter on your property, at work, or in public places. vimeo.com/851092561
What should I do if I find a used needle? | Public Health — Seattle &...

What should I do if I find a used needle? | Public Health — Seattle &...

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/hiv-std/patients/drug-use-harm-reduction/needle-disposal.aspx Used syringes and needles can carry hepatitis, HIV and other germs that cause...

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More than three times as many women as compared to men get migraines, and women’s migraines are more frequent, more disabling and longer-lasting than men’s — a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief tinyurl.com/bdjbx9h6 #headache #migraine
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@HarvardHealth6 Aug 2023
Every day, about 11 people die from drowning in the United States. Swimming lessons can't prevent all of those deaths, but they can prevent a lot of them. 10 things parents should know. bit.ly/475l5zT
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What actually is palliative care? And how is it different to end-of-life care? Palliative care is not voluntary assisted dying. It does not aim to hasten or prolong death. Instead, it can be a profound and positive form of care tinyurl.com/ttw8km6n #palliative #endoflife
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7 techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts Losing weight is challenging, but avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge. Here are some things you can still do to prevent weight regain in the long run. tinyurl.com/ysznk6ra #weightgain #weightloss
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Adults and children with conditions such as asthma might need to evacuate long before the fire reaches your community as smoke can extend far beyond the boundaries of a wildfire. Stay informed of wildfire locations at: dnr.wa.gov/Wildfires
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A cardiac arrest can happen at any age without any notice. Learn more about what to do when you think someone is in cardiac arrest: bit.ly/3OczLV8
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