Public Health investigates communicable diseases in the county for the protection of the residents. We work closely with state and local agencies to determine the origin of the disease as well as limit its spread. Here is a list of reportable communicable diseases that require investigation.
Are you looking for information about a tuberculosis test (TST/PPD)?
Chaffee County Public Health offers childhood vaccinations for children through 19 years of age. The vaccines are provided free through the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program for a suggested donation of 10 dollars. The CDC Recommended Immunizations brochure for children 0-6 and children 7-18. The following immunizations are offered:
DTap/ Tdap – Diphtheria, Tetanus (Lockjaw), Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Hep A -Hepatitis A
Hep B-Hepatitis B
HIB – Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
HPV – Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Cervical/Anal Cancer, Genital Warts
Influenza Influenza (Seasonal Flu)
MMR -Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles)
Meningitis - Meningococcal
Pneumonia- Pneumococcal
Polio - Poliomyelitis
Rotaviruv -Rotavirus
Chicken Pox -Varicella,
Required immunizations for Colorado schools
Get your questions answered at the Immunize for Good website or call us locally at public health 719 -539- 4510
New Health and Human Services Website – Vaccines.gov
Teens need vaccines too! Check out the hype from the NBA on teen vaccination.
Adult vaccinations services include the following vaccines:
Hep A -Hepatitis A
Hep B-Hepatitis B
Influenza Influenza (Seasonal Flu)
Pneumococcal
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Tdap – Diphtheria, Tetanus (Lockjaw), Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Testing for:
Tuberculosis
Links
These vaccine preventable diseases are serious- click the image below to hear personal stories about having these diseases
History of Vaccines -find out how and why we have vaccines.
