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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Garfield County Public Health awaiting shipment of COVID-19 omicron dose vaccine
COVID-19 omicron variant vaccine vial in a doctor's hand.
Garfield County Public Health is awaiting the arrival of the officially approved Pfizer and Moderna updated COVID-19 omicron dose vaccines. The vaccines are designed to offer protection from the original COVID-19 virus and the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Garfield County vaccine clinics will be announced once the vaccines are available. As of August 31, 2022, Pfizer and Moderna’s original COVID-19 vaccines are only authorized as primary series vaccines for people aged 12 years and older. People too young to receive an omicron dose can still receive a third dose of the original COVID-19 vaccine. We are not providing
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