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Honduran Cantaloupe Linked to Salmonellosis in Washington


Benton Franklin Health District

The NEW Kennewick office is now Open

Our new address is: 7102 W. Okanogan Place in Kennewick

(across from Benton County Court House and Three Rivers Transit Center)
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The new 45,000 square foot facility constructed by Benton County to house the Benton-Franklin Health District has been built on the Benton County Campus located at Vista Field.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot

We are still offering flu shots during our normal clinic hours.

Starting December 12, the Health District will be reducing the cost of a flu shot to $15.00 for individuals 3 years and older while supplies last.

School aged children can be a significant reservoir for the influenza virus. They can pass it easily to others including grandparents, parents, younger siblings, friends, teachers, and others in their circle of friends. We would encourage parents with school aged children to get them vaccinated before the flu season hits us full blast.

Getting a flu shot protects you and your friends and family, so anyone who lives with or cares for a high risk adult or a child younger than 5 years old should also get a flu shot.

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MRSA: Am I at Risk? Is it in My Neighborhood?

Staphylococcus aureus "Staph Infection" is a common bacteria found on the skin and in the nose. Usually it does not cause any harm. However, due to misuse of antibiotics, this bacteria has become resistant, meaning typical antibiotics used to kill the organism no longer work.

More information...

West Nile Virus

Wondering how to take the sting out of West Nile virus? Go to the BFHD West Nile Virus page for more information, tips to prevent infection, and how to report dead birds.
Fee increased for Birth and Death Records to $20 effective July 22nd, 2007.


The passage of House Bill 1181, has amended RCW 70.58.107 to increase these fees to $20. The fee to the public is the same whether the copies are issued at the state or local level. The revenue from this fee increase will be used for the Death Investigation Account to assist local and state lab services for death investigations, including autopsies.

Health District Has Relocated Their Pasco Office

The Benton-Franklin Health District has moved from their old location on 1218 N. Fourth Street, Pasco to 412 W. Clark Street, Pasco.

The Health District had occupied their original location since 1948 but has since outgrown the facility. The Franklin County Commissioners have generously renovated and leased their facility, located at 412 W. Clark, to the Health District. This facility will allow the Health District to better serve the needs of the community.
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KONA has Safety Minutes sound bites from Safe Kids Coalition


Our 'food safety inspection reports' are now available online.

Enter the site to read about our food safety inspection program, search the inspection records of food establishments in our area, and learn more about safe food handling practices that you can do at home.

Recent cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

As of August 15th, the Benton-Franklin Health District has received five reports of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal respiratory disease spread by deer mice. The recent cases remind us to be careful when working in and around cabins, buildings, sheds, and barns where mice have left droppings. Hantavirus can infect people if they inhale dirt and dust contaminated with mouse urine or droppings, such as when people stir up dust while working in, or cleaning out, storage units and sheds. Read more...


Pandemic Influenza Information


"Smile Survey"

shows that many children in Washington
continue to suffer unnecessarily from tooth decay.


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   On December 8, 2005, Washington will become the 10th state to implement a comprehensive statewide law prohibiting smoking in all indoor public places.
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Benton Franklin Health District
Kennewick
7102 w Okanogan pl
Kennewick WA
99336
(509) 460 4200
Pasco
412 W Clark
Pasco WA
99301
(509) 547-9737
Prosser
310 7th Ave. E.
Prosser WA
99350
(509) 786-1633
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If you are either a medical practitioner, first responder, or public works official and need to report an emergency that immediately endangers public health, please call 509-543-3851. Only medical practitioners, first responders, and public works officials may use this number.
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