Thurston County health officer reports rising respiratory illnesses, measles counts and Black Lake compliance success Health Officer briefed the Board on rising respiratory illnesses and RSV wastewater signals, noted measles case counts (U.S. and Washington totals cited), highlighted universal infant hepatitis B vaccination impacts, and reported an 83% compliance result from the Black Lake Pollution Identification and Correction project.

Rising respiratory illnesses and alarming measles counts have Thurston County on alert, while a major pollution compliance project celebrates impressive success.

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Board hears health‑officer update on influenza, avian flu and newborn hepatitis guidance; selects February proclamation Health officers reported rising acute respiratory illness and recommended influenza vaccination; avian influenza remains rare in humans but monitored for mutation risk; board selected National Donor Day for February’s proclamation and discussed future months and youth representative recruitment.

Thurston County health officials are sounding the alarm on rising respiratory illnesses and stressing the importance of timely vaccinations—find out what this means for you and your family!

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Education Outreach Subcommittee Launches Community Health Assessment Initiative Subcommittee invites Board of Health to enhance community engagement in health assessments.

Thurston County is launching an innovative initiative to enhance community health assessments, aiming to engage underrepresented groups with exciting incentives and events!

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