Public Health Essentials

If you use tobacco, today could be a good day to pause and think about whether you want to quit, whether you’re ready to quit, and what your next steps look like.

If you don’t use tobacco, don’t tune us out quite yet. You can make a difference.

The CDC estimates that as many as two-thirds of people with hep B are unaware that they have it, as well as four of every 10 people with hep C. So, in honor of National Hepatitis Testing Day, let’s dive into some information people should know about testing, vaccination, treatment, and the most common hepatitis viruses. 

What does this latest update – the end of the Public Health Emergency – mean for people in Snohomish County? Here are some key takeaways for May 11 and beyond.