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Clark County Public Health Official page for Clark County Public Health in Vancouver, Wash. Clark County Public Health welcomes your feedback. This page is not monitored 24/7.

We leave comment sections open in order to provide a forum for, and engage in, community discussion about important public health topics. The Clark County Public Health page is open to all. As such, information in the comments is not vetted and we cannot vouch for its accuracy. Participants in the comment sections should treat each other with respect. Comments that are inappropriate, obscene, off topic, promoting commercial services or products, or supporting or opposing political candidates or ballot propositions are not allowed. Spamming and trolling behavior – including but not limited to repeating the same comment or question on multiple posts, and posting external links without context or comment – and doxing are not allowed. We reserve the right to remove, without notification, comments that include language deemed to be vulgar, threatening, harassing, libelous or discriminatory. To report a Public Health concern, such as foodborne illness, surfacing sewage or water quality at swim beaches, visit our website, www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/report-health-concern.

Our weekly respiratory illness update is back! Every Thursday, we’ll post a snapshot of current respiratory illness acti...
10/15/2026

Our weekly respiratory illness update is back!

Every Thursday, we’ll post a snapshot of current respiratory illness activity in Clark County. You’ll see emergency department data for each illness, whether it’s increasing or decreasing, and if current activity is low or elevated.

You can use the information to make decisions to keep you and your family healthy this respiratory illness season.

You can find more Clark County and state data on our website: www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/respiratory-illness-data

Do you know what to do when the ground starts shaking?If you’re inside, stay inside. Then drop, cover and hold on! Avoid...
10/14/2026

Do you know what to do when the ground starts shaking?

If you’re inside, stay inside. Then drop, cover and hold on! Avoid windows, hanging objects, tall furniture, TVs and cabinets with heavy items.

If you’re outside, stay outside. Move to an open space (if you can) that’s away from buildings, trees, streetlights and power lines. Then drop, cover and hold on!

Practice your drop-cover-hold on skills during the Great ShakeOut drill at 10:15 am tomorrow (Oct. 15).

Learn more: www.earthquakecountry.org/step5

Sleeping baby safety tip: Practice safe sleep habitsWhen parents or caregivers are very tired, take medication that make...
10/13/2026

Sleeping baby safety tip: Practice safe sleep habits

When parents or caregivers are very tired, take medication that makes them drowsy or use substances like alcohol or ma*****na, their ability to respond to a baby’s needs can be impaired.

Give babies their own sleep space and make sure anyone caring for baby is drug- and alcohol-free.

For more on keeping sleeping babies safe: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/

Respiratory illness season is upon us. Getting sick from viruses like influenza and COVID-19 can mean missed days of sch...
10/12/2026

Respiratory illness season is upon us. Getting sick from viruses like influenza and COVID-19 can mean missed days of school and work.

Protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness by getting vaccinated. Updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 6 months and older.

Check with your health care provider or local pharmacy for vaccine appointments.

Calling all nurses: Clark County Public Health is looking for a nurse home visitor to join our team!Nurse-Family Partner...
10/10/2026

Calling all nurses: Clark County Public Health is looking for a nurse home visitor to join our team!

Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based, community health program that serves low-income, pregnant individuals and families. Nurse home visitors provide nursing services to individuals throughout pregnancy and until the child turns 2 years old.

Learn more and apply online: https://tinyurl.com/57xd78cm

Sleeping baby safety tip: Bare is best. Keep soft objects and loose bedding out of a baby's sleep area. Pillows, mattres...
10/09/2026

Sleeping baby safety tip: Bare is best.

Keep soft objects and loose bedding out of a baby's sleep area. Pillows, mattress toppers, non-fitted sheets, blankets, toys, or bumper pads can put a baby at risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Pacifiers are safe and may be helpful for a baby, but do not attach the pacifier to clothing or other items.

For more on keeping sleeping babies safe: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/

We continue to monitor blooms of harmful algae at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas. Toxin levels were low this week, but...
10/09/2026

We continue to monitor blooms of harmful algae at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas. Toxin levels were low this week, but levels can change as the weather and lake conditions change.

If you plan to recreate in the lakes, be sure to:
• Avoid contact with areas of floating scum while swimming
• Keep kids away from floating scum
• Do not boat or kayak in areas of scum
• Avoid fishing in areas of scum
• Do not let pets go into or drink the water (or eat clumps of scum on shore)

Photo taken at Round Lake on Monday, Oct. 5

Did you know phrases like “best by” and “use by” on your food packages don’t have anything to do with food safety? Manuf...
10/08/2026

Did you know phrases like “best by” and “use by” on your food packages don’t have anything to do with food safety?

Manufacturers set those dates to indicate when food is of its best quality or flavor. Infant formula is the one exception, which does have a true “use by” date.

This time of year, many respiratory illnesses begin spreading in our community. A healthy lifestyle can help to strength...
10/07/2026

This time of year, many respiratory illnesses begin spreading in our community.

A healthy lifestyle can help to strengthen your immune system and better equip your body to fight viruses.

Eat well. Be physically active. Prioritize getting enough sleep. Don’t smoke. And avoid excessive alcohol use.

Going for a walk or run in the dark? Make sure to stay visible and be aware of your surroundings!• Wear high-visibility ...
10/06/2026

Going for a walk or run in the dark? Make sure to stay visible and be aware of your surroundings!

• Wear high-visibility reflective gear. Don’t forget reflective gear for your furry friends too!

• Keep headphone volume low so you can listen for vehicles, people and animals.

• Exercise with a friend or dog if possible. If you go alone, let someone know when to expect you back.

• Walk or run against traffic so you can see vehicles coming.

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1601 E Fourth Plain Boulevard Bldg 17
Vancouver, WA
98661

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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