MMR immunization questions

There is a difference in the requirements for K12 and early learning programs regarding MMR immunizations. K12: To control the spread of disease, a local health officer may exclude children and staff from schools and child care facilities (WAC 246-110-020). They...

Measles update

Measles vaccination rates are declining across Washington, while nationwide cases have already reached 326 this year—surpassing the annual total in 12 of the past 15 years. Fortunately, Washington’s single measles case from February has passed the exposure window...

Testing for radon in schools

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep through the soil under a building, through cracks and openings into the building’s foundation, and concentrate in the building to unhealthy levels. It is a leading cause of lung cancer. Washington Tracking...