Valentines, with love from Public Health

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We dedicate these valentines to all the tremendously dedicated public health workers everywhere! We hope you feel all the love. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Text: Love is in the air. And also viruses. So many viruses. Image: candy heart that reads "Luv Bug"
Filter out the viruses with good ventilation and air purifiers. True love will stick around. Info about improving indoor air: kingcounty.gov/covid/air
Text: Babe, let me slip into something more comfortable. How about this coastguard approved lifejacket? Image: candy hearts that read "the love boat," "ahoy," and "first mate." Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
For those romantic kayaks for two and other water activity, you can get life jackets at loaner stations throughout Washington! Find locations: Where to get affordable life jackets
Text: My love is like chicken at 165 degrees Fahrenheit: hot and ready to serve. Image: two candy hearts, one that reads "u give me wings" and the other reads "steaming hot." Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Make sure your Valentine’s Day dinner doesn’t end…abruptly. We’ve got food safety info whether you’re having a romantic dinner at home or dining out:  kingcounty.gov/foodsafety
Text: My love don’t cost a thing. And neither does healthcare at the Seattle/King County Clinic. Image: candy hearts read " February 15-18 and Seattle Center. Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
We LOVE the Seattle/King County Clinic, offering free medical, dental, and vision services to anyone who struggles to get the care they need. This Thursday through Sunday (February 15-18) at the Seattle Center: seattlecenter.org/patients
Text: Valentine, I’ve got the hots for you. Or is it just climate change? Image: candy hearts, one reads "hot stuff" and the other has a flame emoji. Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Climate change is affecting our health. We’re tracking how on a new dashboard on climate impacts: kingcounty.gov/climateandhealth/data
Text: It's a good thing I've got a well-stocked earthquake preparedness kit— because you make me feel tremors. Image: candy heart with the word "shook". Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Ask your valentine to also be your emergency contact. And learn how to protect your health during disasters: Self-preparedness guidelines – King County, Washington
Text: Valentine, you take my breath away and make my heart skip a beat! Or maybe I need to quit vaping. Image: a candy heart with the word "breathless" printed on it. Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
When you quit vaping, you save yourself for the ones you love. Try “This is Quitting,” a text-to-quit vaping service for people in Washington ages 13-24. Text DITCHVAPE to 88709.
Text: Products with PFAS are like an old flame you just can’t shake: toxic and forever. Image: candy hearts printed with "4 ever" and "my chemical romance."
Is it time to break up with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”? They are in many household products, especially things that are labeled “waterproof,” “nonstick” and “stain resistant.” Learn more:  PFAS | Washington State Department of Health
Text: Roses are red, Violets are blue, Why wear this mask? I don’t want the flu. Image: candy heart with "N95" printed on it. Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Is anyone in love with wearing a mask? Probably not. But does it work to prevent the many viruses still circulating? Yes, and that we do love.
Text: Baby, my love for you is easy as ABC, 1-2-3, RSV immunity! Image: candy hearts printed with "I'll be there" and "u & me". Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
There is now a RSV immunization for babies born during or entering their first RSV season (Oct. through March). Babies can get the immunization at no cost from providers in the Washington State Childhood Vaccine Program. If your provider doesn’t have it, contact vaccineinfo@kingcounty.gov.
Text: You must be naloxone because I really want you by my side. Image: a candy heart is printed with "lifesaver." Logo for Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Be ready to save a life by carrying naloxone, a medication that can reverse an overdose. You can get it over the counter at pharmacies or by mail. Learn more: Naloxone is now over the counter: Access to the medication widens – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Originally posted February 14, 2024.