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Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children

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

Colorado now has 10 recorded measles cases as Broomfield outbreak spreads

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,…

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

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

August 19, 2025

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

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

officials report uptick in number of cases locally

September 15, 2023

Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

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

October 4, 2022

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

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

La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

Resident is receiving treatment for the virus

August 10, 2022

Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County

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

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

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

Residents urged to get vaccinated to reduce risk of infection

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

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

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

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

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022

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

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

COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market

COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market

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

November 26, 2021

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

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

Children in Montezuma County getting vaccinated; schools promoting jabs

Children in Montezuma County getting vaccinated; schools promoting jabs

Vaccination efforts follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorization of Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11

November 14, 2021

Polis says onus is on unvaccinated with ‘death wish’ as coronavirus worsens

Polis says onus is on unvaccinated with ‘death wish’ as coronavirus worsens

out of 51 Coloradans is estimated to be contagious with COVID-19

November 4, 2021

Mercy Regional Medical Center ‘busy’ during COVID-19 wave, not at capacity

Mercy Regional Medical Center ‘busy’ during COVID-19 wave, not at capacity

92% of acute-care beds occupied in Colorado

October 27, 2021

Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

drawings and additional vaccinations said to have ‘near zero’ association

October 15, 2021

San Juan Basin Public Health hopes for Pfizer boosters this week

San Juan Basin Public Health hopes for Pfizer boosters this week

awaits approval from CDC, state of Colorado

September 20, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

infections involve people who have been vaccinated

September 17, 2021

Southwest Memorial falls under state vaccination mandate

Southwest Memorial falls under state vaccination mandate

Colorado Board of Health passes emergency order for health workers

September 2, 2021

12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume

August 17, 2021

Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

August 10, 2021

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases