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When to seek medical care for possible influenza, including the H1N1 Flu (swine flu): This fact sheet is available in several languages.
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Basic FAQ in other languages:
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Influenza “Flu” and Influenza Vaccine Fact Sheet from Public Health Seattle King County
Influenza Fact Sheet | General Public “Stop Germs” Prevention Poster
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Flu and Cold Season Prevention Tips
As we move toward "Flu" season, the Washington State Department of Health has a great handout with simple tips about how to "Prevent the Spread of Germs". This is excellent information that may help you be aware of the best way to "keep the germs away". This handout is available in seven languages on the Washington State Department of Health Website:
English | Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Russian | Spanish |
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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: A Personal and Family Guide
This brochure provides basic information about pandemic influenza including what to expect during a pandemic and what you can do now to prepare.
English | Chinese| Korean | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese
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Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families
Public Health - Seattle & King County developed this checklist to help reduce the impact of a flu pandemic at home, at work, and in your neighborhoods. It includes lists of emergency supplies and medical and health supplies needed in the event of a pandemic, as well as recommendations for contingency plans.
Amharic | Arabic | Chinese | English | Farsi | Oromo | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
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Good News! More children qualify for free or low-cost health coverage! Washington State is expanding Apple Health for Kids to include children in families up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. See the new April 2009 income guidelines below. Applications are being accepted now.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Is A Concern For Some Children: Read the pamphlet below to find out more about how to protect your child from prescription drug abuse.
The Abuse of Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs
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This outstanding website below is designed for parents and other adults involved in the lives of 7 to 18 year olds. The Family Guide Web site emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent underage use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs.
Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free - The Family Guide
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The Parents Resource Center below provides advice and stories from parents and professionals about drug prevention, intervention and raising healthy teens.
The Parent Toolkit
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Learn more about Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety -Read the OSPI Cyber Safety Brochure in multiple languages with tips for parents and teens
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Tips for parents & teens in multiple languages -Includes many links to resources and publications for parents
OSPI School Safety Center - Resources for Families
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KidsHealth is a frequently visited website for children's health and development information. Check out all three tabs: for parents, for kids and for teens. At the bottom of each article, you'll find links to related features created for kids and teens. We encourage you to share them! Translation is available in multiple languages
Children's Health Information for Parent's - KidsHealth