Flu Activity in Washington Classified as "Very High"
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Yakima Reports Nine Pertussis Cases, Urges Vaccination
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Free Nitrate Testing for Lower Yakima Valley Residents' Wells
Officials from the Yakima Health District say field staff members are visiting homes and businesses collecting water samples and offering well testing.
Get That Flu Shot Yet? Yakima County Reports First Flu Death
Yakima Health District officials say the person was between the ages of 30 and 49-years-old.
You Can Now Get Naloxone To Save Lives in Yakima and Toppenish
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications, when given in time.
Need to save a life? Narcan Vending Machines Now in Yakima
Now the question remains where to place a new Narcan vending machine.
Narcan Vending Machines? A Big No From Yakima Mission Director
Yakima Mission Director says he's against Narcan vending machines.
Wearing a Mask? Yakima Leader Says No to Masking in The County
Will Yakima health officials require masking in the future?
Got a Mask? Here Come COVID-19 Warnings From WA Officials
The variants latch onto cells more tightly, invade them more efficiently, and elude many of the antibodies induced by previous infections and vaccines.
Yakima in Favor of Narcan Vending Machines? The Debate Continues
Many of the machines are open around the state including in King County and nearby Klickitat County.