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Washington State Novel Coronavirus Call Center - If you have questions about what is happening in Washington state, how the virus is spread, and what to do if you have symptoms, please call the Washington State Department of Health: (800) 525-0127 ​​​​​​​and press #. This helpline is open from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. every day.

If you are a King County resident and have symptoms of COVID-19 or questions, you can call (206) 477-3977. This helpline is open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. every day. The operators can connect with a third-party interpreter.

For daily updates on COVID-19, and to learn about countywide responses, visit the Public Health - Seattle & King County website: www.kingcounty.gov/covid

All Washington residents 16+ are eligible to be vaccinated and vaccine supply is plentiful for the first time! There are a number of options to find vaccine appointments – check out Public Health Insider for a complete list of options in King County, visit the Getting Vaccinated page, or Washington’s Vaccine Locator tool, and check out the list of vaccination events below.

Vaccination is free and available regardless of insurance, citizenship, or immigration status.

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine available again after safety review

Use of the J&J vaccine had been paused on April 13, as the CDC reviewed a small number of reports of a very rare condition involving blood clots and low platelet counts, mostly found in women ages 18 to 49. After a thorough review of the data, the CDC determined that the risk of this condition is extremely low. In contrast, the J&J vaccine provides strong protection from the much higher risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Adults age 18 and older can get the J&J COVID-19 vaccine.

King County Public Health High Volume Vaccination Sites

King County’s high-volume vaccination sites at Kent accesso ShoWare and the Auburn Outlet Mall are open

for appointments to anyone age 16 and older. Register here for appointments.

Walk-in vaccination (no appointment required) is also available Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM. 1000 walk

in vaccinations at each location daily.

You will be able to choose from either the Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. 

The Kent and Auburn sites are ADA accessible and have ASL and language interpretation on site. If tactile

interpretation is needed, please contact Seattle Deaf/Blind Service Center

Useful Web Sites

Child product recalls

The Child Care Health Program recommends that all child care providers visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website at www.cpsc.gov and click on “Recalls and Product Safety News” or call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772 for detailed information on recalls. Remember to check the website for recalls when you buy used furniture and toys.

To sign up to receive e-mails from the CPSC when children’s products are recalled www.cpsc.gov and click on “Recalls and Product Safety News.” Scroll down and click on “Join our recall notification list” (on lower left hand side of screen). Check the “Infant/Child” product box when you sign up and you will receive e-mails when children’s products are recalled.

Recalled car seats and booster seats

Information on recalled car seats and booster seats is posted on the website of the Safety ssestraint Coalition, Washington's Child Passenger Safety Program: Please visit www.800BUCKLUP.org.

Summer Reminders

Pack Facts: Summer Sack Lunch Safety
Tips for ensuring that food in sack lunches are kept safe to protect from foodborne illnesses.

Swim safely and stay healthy at beaches and pools this summer
Public Health-Seattle & King County reminds swimmers to avoid swimming areas without lifeguards and to stay healthy by practicing good water hygiene to avoid recreational water illnesses and swimmers’ itch.

Bike helmets
Bicycle accidents can cause severe head or brain injuries that can have serious effects. Making bicycle helmet use a habit is the best way for you to protect your children when they ride their bike or trike!

Sun Protection Guidelines for Child Care Providers
Sun exposure can be hazardous to your health. People of all skin colors, from dark to light, can burn, and therefore need protection from the sun's harmful rays.

Hot Weather
Washington State Department of Health Air Pollution and School Activities Recommendations:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/334-332.pdf
http://www.pscleanair.gov/

Need More Information?

Department of Education and Early Learning
http://www.seattle.gov/education

American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx