Vaccines

Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children

Diseases put ‘in the history books’ could return because of ‘uncertain federal times,’ lawmaker says

March 17, 2026

Colorado now has 10 recorded measles cases as Broomfield outbreak spreads

FILE – A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday,…

March 13, 2026

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In era of vaccine skepticism, La Plata County Public Health encourages trust in professionals

Immunization development has 100 years of research behind it, director says

November 13, 2025

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Jared Polis told Redditors to ask him anything. They pounced on his statements supporting RFK Jr.

a lengthy Q&A, Colorado governor denied that he had endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

September 5, 2025

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Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

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Colorado measles case reported in unvaccinated adult who traveled internationally

Officials telling people they may have been exposed in Pueblo locations

April 1, 2025

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New COVID-19 vaccine expected ‘soon’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties

officials report uptick in number of cases locally

September 15, 2023

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Health officials advise residents get their COVID vaccines

is starting and new COVID-19 boosters could be around the corner

August 17, 2023

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Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health finds success stopping spread through communication, background monitoring

October 5, 2022

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Are Coloradans jumping at chance to get new COVID-19 vaccine? Data suggests, yes

Booster geared toward omicron variant may be 20 times more protective than original doses

September 17, 2022

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Omicron boosters now available in La Plata, Archuleta counties

12 and older are eligible for vaccine

September 8, 2022

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La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

Resident is receiving treatment for the virus

August 10, 2022

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Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County

department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals

August 5, 2022

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COVID-19 vaccines for young children to begin this week in La Plata County

Pediatric offices will start vaccinating kids 5 and younger after federal approval

June 22, 2022

Health

Rates for measles, other vaccinations dip for kindergartners

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, April 21, 2022, a smaller…

April 22, 2022

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‘Whooping cough’ more prevalent this year locally, across Colorado

Residents urged to get vaccinated to reduce risk of infection

April 21, 2022

Regional News

Too early to know if rising COVID-19 positivity start of new Colorado wave, officials say

Omicron subvariant called BA.2 could account for 21% of new cases

March 29, 2022

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COVID-19 outbreak hits Durango Police Department

employees test positive; deputy chief says no impacts to services

February 4, 2022

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Powerhouse Science Center hosting virtual lecture on COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic

to feature pediatricians and representative with San Juan Basin Public Health

February 1, 2022

Regional News

Mobile vaccination bus will make stops in three Southwest Colorado counties

are free, and no ID or insurance is required

January 17, 2022

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Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022

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Snowdown to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for some events

Organizers ask attendees to adhere to federal, state and local mandates

December 6, 2021

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COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market

Meanwhile, a new variant of the virus rears its head in South Africa

November 26, 2021

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What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers

suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education

November 18, 2021