Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Home MenuPositive relationships lead to happy children and strong adults.
The Positive Parenting Program—or Triple P—is a great way to learn new tips and get advice to build positive relationships with your children.
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First Pierce County flu death reported for 2019-2020 season
Flu season is here. A flu shot offers the best personal protection and community immunity. Vaccination is the neighborly thing to do.
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium staff test positive for latent tuberculosis
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium leaders are taking extra steps to ensure the health and safety of their staff, visitors and animals after some staff members who work with and around elephants tested positive for latent tuberculosis infection.Tuberculosis spreads only in the active stage.
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First confirmed vaping lung illness case in Pierce County
More than 500 people nationwide have gotten ill after vaping. If you vape, stop now. If you don’t vape, don’t start.