Current Public Health News

Information regarding Swine Influenza.  Includes a phone number for the Colorado Help Line to ask specific questions regarding swine flu and steps you can take to protect yourself.

After 50 years of serving Pueblo at the corner of Main and Grand Streets, public health will construct a new building at 10th Street and Santa Fe Ave.

June 19, 2009 –The Pueblo City-County Health Department announced confirmation from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that individuals from the San Isabel Boy Scout camp tested positive for H1N1 influenza. One adult troop leader and one camper tested positive, both are from Plano, Texas.

Flu cases in Pueblo continue to be monitored by health officials at the Pueblo City-County Health Department. The extended flu season prompts health officials to urge individuals to continue to practice flu prevention actions to stay healthy.

Read this document to get information about influenza, who should get vaccinated, when and where to get vaccinated in Pueblo County, and other ways to prevent flu.

Review additional information about the Health Department's new building and LEED certification criteria.

The Pueblo City-County Health Department is continuing with its pandemic preparedness planning as the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its worldwide pandemic alert to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the influenza A (H1N1) virus.  A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway.

Information and entry form for the World Breastfeeding Week contest sponsored by the Pueblo WIC Office.