Mesa County becomes part of state-supported COVID-19 vaccine sites
The Mesa County Convention Center is now a state-supported COVID-19 community vaccination site. Beginning on March 17, people from all over Colorado are welcome to make an appointment for a vaccine in accordance with the state’s phased guidance. Location: Mesa County Convention Center (159 Main Street) Start date: March 17 (weekly, ongoing) Dates & times of operation: Hours and days subject to change Type of vaccine administered: Pfizer How to register for an appointment: Scheduling (English) Scheduling (Spanish) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sitos de vacunación de COVID-19 en el Condado Mesa es apoyado por el estado El Centro de Convenciones del Condado Mesa
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Seasonal bat activity increases threat of rabies
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Seasonal bat activity is prompting Garfield County Public Health to issue warnings about rabies. Rabies is a fatal, but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. Statewide, 120 animals – including bats, skunks, raccoons, dogs, cats, and a cow – have tested positive for the disease this year. In Western Colorado, the most common source of rabies is from bats. “We want to encourage people not to touch wildlife,” said Danielle Dudley, a nurse with Garfield County Public Health. “In our region, contact
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Clinic Tuesday offers immunizations required to keep students from school exclusion
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – A Colorado state law mandates that middle and high school students are at risk of exclusion from attending school due to inadequate Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations. This could affect approximately 200 Roaring Fork School District RE-1 (RFSD) students. Colorado continues to experience epidemic rates of pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough) according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. There were more than 1,100 cases of whooping cough during the first ten months of 2013. Garfield County has 26 confirmed cases of whooping cough this year, after not having any reported cases
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