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As with any large celebration, the FIFA World Cup will bring crowds, increased traffic, and issues of public safety. Our latest blog discusses precautions you can take to keep you, your family, and friends safe.
Washington State Department of Health
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High temps are expected during the lowest tides of the year, creating conditions that can allow Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria to grow quickly in oysters and increase the risk of illness from eating them raw or undercooked.
We've got some of the warmest temps of the year so far headed our way Sunday and Monday. Risk of heat-related illnesses will increase. Keep you and your family (even little ones and pets) safe! More at weather.gov/safety/heat
Recreational shellfish harvesters should be extra careful when collecting oysters this weekend and next week to reduce their risk of illness. doh.wa.gov/newsroom/high-temperatures-and-lowest-tides-year-can-be-recipe-illness
1/ Summer is almost here, which means sunscreen debates are back. Is sunscreen effective? Are chemical sunscreens safe? Is mineral sunscreen better? What does “reef safe” actually mean?
So we teamed up with Dr. Michelle Wong, from @labmuffin.com, to break down what the science says. 🧵
For immediate release: June 12, 2026 (26-047) Contact: DOH Communications Take simple steps when gathering shellfish to stay healthy
