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 Health News:

• Hot weather, snowmelt add up to safety concerns - May 15, 2008
  Runoff means rivers may flow high, cold and fast, endangering water enthusiasts
• Tobacco Quit Line expands services for pregnant women who smoke - May 8, 2008
  More than 8,700 babies born each year in Washington to smoking mothers
• What are your health habits? A new Web site will tell - May 2, 2008
• Pollution threatens 17 commercial shellfish growing areas - May 1, 2008

In the News:

• Stay safe in hot weather
  Find out more about staying safe in the heat along with precautions to consider when swimming, barbecuing, travelling or being active outdoors.
   
• Measles Information
  For updated information on the recent measles outbreak and general information about measles, including information on symptoms, visit Measles Outbreak.
   
• Flu News
  It's influenza season; check here for information on how to protect yourself, your family, and friends against the flu.
   
• Skin infections and MRSA
  Infections from antibiotic-resistant staph --called MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) -- have been in the news recently. The Department of Health has information about MRSA and how you can prevent its spread. The page also contains a link to a list of resources about MRSA. A Scientific Expert Panel was convened in December 2007 to discuss the most effective strategies for monitoring and preventing all antibiotic resistant infections, including MRSA.  A report was released in January documenting the panel's recommendations.

Featured Topics:

• Changes to Health Professions Fees
  The 2008 legislature authorized fee increases for health professions regulated by the Department of Health. The department is proposing to increase license fees above what is allowed in current rule for 35 health professions.

• WA State Living Will Registry
  Information about storing your living will documents in a secure online database established by the department.

Preparing for pandemic flu The Washington State Department of Health's public education campaign includes television, radio and print materials.

• Pandemic Influenza
  Common questions and information about pandemic influenza and avian influenza
   
• Medical marijuana rule development
  The department has filed notice it will write new rules for the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Following four public work sessions, the department will file draft rules and hold formal hearings.
   

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