Public Health - Seattle & King County

10/17/2026

People who are uninsured can get no-cost vaccines at participating pharmacies and healthcare providers. Vaccine supply for uninsured adults is limited.

Visit kingcounty.gov/findaclinic for more information.

10/16/2026

Las personas sin seguro médico pueden recibir vacunas sin costo en las farmacias y proveedores de atención médica participantes. El suministro de vacunas para adultos sin seguro es limitado.

Visita kingcounty.gov/findaclinic para más información.

10/16/2026

Many people in King County can get FREE breast and cervical cancer screenings, helping remove barriers such as cost, insurance, and access.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that early detection saves lives. Programs like CHAP help connect people to preventive care and screenings.

Our latest Public Health Insider story explains how these services work, who qualifies, and how to get connected to care.

Read the full post:

Free, in‑language cancer screenings are helping King County families get care without fear, cost, or confusion.

10/15/2026

Flu is here early this year. Protect kids, older adults, and yourself-- like, right now.

The flu has come early to the Pacific Northwest this year. In King County, six people — all of them adults — have already died in this wave of the flu, and that number will rise as more deaths get investigated and counted.

10/15/2026

Drop, cover, and hold on with your pets too!

Muscle memory can make all the difference when the big one hits. Take a moment today for the Great Shakeout earthquake drill. Even if it's in the middle of a work meeting.

More info at https://mil.wa.gov/shakeout.

10/14/2026

How do you stay fabulous and live your best life during cold and flu season? Sandy shows us how! Flu, colds, and COVID are spreading in King County, so now is the time to get your shots, use a mask, and stay home when sick!

10/14/2026

Grateful to Converge Media for highlighting the work of our Medical Examiner's Office and the lives honored at the 2026 Indigent Remains Ceremony.

10/13/2026

Teens, support is real and it’s here. Connect with other teens through Teen Link by calling 866-833-6546. Free, confidential, no judgement support 7 days a week from 6-10 PM. Call or text 9-8-8 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline anytime.

Additional resources and info: https://publichealthinsider.com/2026/10/13/supporting-youth-mental-health-free-crisis-services-available-for-every-family-in-king-county/

Thank you to our partners at the King County Department of Community and Human Services for sharing this information!

10/10/2026

In case you are wondering where your co-workers/classmates/friends are, flu season is already underway and it's only October! The flu vaccine can help your immune system fight it. And while it's possible to still get the flu when you've been vaccinated, vaccination can make the illness dramatically shorter and milder.

Visit kingcounty.gov/findaclinic for more information on where to get vaccinated.