Find Flu Vaccines

https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ Influenza (flu) vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the flu viruses that are used to make vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research suggests will be most common during the upcoming season. Find and schedule … Read more

Influenza (Flu) Resources

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3208/Influenza-Flu The flu is more than just a bad cold. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious and sometimes severe disease caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Influenza can cause anything from mild symptoms to severe illness that can result in hospitalization or death. The best way … Read more

Narcan Leave Behind Program

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4251/Narcan-Leave-Behind-Program Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services is proud to continue the Narcan Leave Behind Program. This program provides Narcan Kits to those At-Risk individuals, an involved bystander, or family that are At-Risk of opioid related overdose. Narcan is a medication that can save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan Kits: The … Read more

Needles and Sharps Disposal in Whatcom County

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3303/Needles-Sharps-Disposal 360-778-6000 Used needles, syringes, or other sharps pose a danger because they can potentially spread diseases like hepatitis or HIV. We provide needle clean-up kits for businesses or community groups who want to clean up and safely dispose of used needles found on private or public property. You can get rid of used sharps … Read more

Overnight Severe Winter Shelters 2024

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3167/Winter-Shelters Overnight severe weather shelters will open in Bellingham and Ferndale on nights when weather conditions are severe. To find out if these are open, call the shelter hotline at (360)788-7983 or follow the link. Find Information For… Year-round SheltersAdditional Winter Shelters – open nightly Dec. 1, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024.Temporary Overnight Severe Winter … Read more

Book Buzz: Where the Language Lives: Vi Hilbert and the Gift of Lushootseed

Where the Language Lives by Janet Yoder Vi taqʷšɘblu Hilbert was 49 years old when she got a phone call that changed the course of her life.  Thom Hess, a linguist at the University of Washington, called Hilbert and asked her to review an audio recording of one of her mother’s traditional Coast Salish stories … Read more

Inspiration for NaNoWriMo

Inspiration for NaNoWriMo

Inspiration for NaNoWriMo This is your year! You’re finally going to write that novel and National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo) is just the time to do it. Look to these guides for inspiration as you work toward that 50,000 word goal.

Changes in Kanopy Streaming Video Take Effect Nov. 1

Kanopy ticket alert notice

On Nov. 1, 2023, Kanopy changed from a “credit” system to a “ticket” system. Each month, patrons will receive 30 tickets instead of 10 movie credits. (Note: Kanopy Kids still does not require credits or tickets. You can watch unlimited Kanopy Kids videos as before.)  Movies and series will require tickets (often just two tickets … Read more