GCPH: Take caution as pediatric respiratory infections increase
Portrait of a sick girl standing with napkin close her nose.
There has been a rapid increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections across Colorado, particularly among infants and children below the age of two. In addition, cases of COVID-19 and flu continue to spread. The surge in infections has caused a rise in RSV hospitalizations in the Denver metro area, putting increased strain on limited hospital capacity. “We can’t always avoid every illness, but we can give ourselves the best chance possible,” said Immunizations Nurse Manager Danielle Dudley with Garfield County Public Health (GCPH). “Wash your hands well with soap and water, and make sure everyone is up to date
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Brainard appointed deputy director of Public Health
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Garfield County Public Health has named Sara Brainard as its first-ever deputy director. Most recently public health’s nurse manager, Brainard has worked with the department since 2001. “Sara possesses a unique level of experience with a background in local, state, and global public health work,” said Garfield County Public Health Director Joshua Williams. “She knows how to navigate difficult situations to get things done for the people of Garfield County. We are happy to have Sara to help us advance our goals for the department in delivering better health opportunities to our community.” Brainard, who has
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Omicron vaccine, flu shots available
Focus on syringe, close up of doctor or nurse hands taking covid vaccination booster shot or 3rd dose from syringe.
State mobile bus providing fentanyl test strips and Narcan nasal spray GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Get the vaccine that matches the newest variant. Garfield County Public Health is offering the COVID omicron vaccine. This is a bivalent vaccine that is made up of 50 percent of the original mRNA vaccine and 50 percent omicron BA.4 and BA.5, the current dominant strains. Who should get an omicron vaccine dose? Pfizer’s omicron dose is authorized for people aged 12 years and older. Moderna’s omicron dose is authorized for people aged 18 years and older. Anyone aged 12 years and older who has
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