Mission of Teller County Public Health - To prevent disease and to protect and promote the
health of Teller County, Colorado citizens by assuring quality preventative
health programs and services.
What is Public Health? It is monitoring the health status of the Teller County citizens
and forming community partnerships to identify and solve heath problems.
It is informing, educating and empowering the community to take control of its
health. As we advance into the new millennium, Teller County Public Health
looks forward to working with the community to address issues of teen pregnancy,
drug and alcohol use, and access to medical care. Our goal is to develop
policies and plans that support individual and community health.
Quick Contact Info
Office Location:
11115 West Highway 24, Unit 2-C in Divide, CO
* At the rear of the Venture Foods grocery store in Divide.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 928, Divide, CO 80814
Office Hours:
8 am to 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
Phone/Fax:
719-687-6416 Fax: 719-687-6501
Director:
Martha Hubbard, RN, BSN - Interim Director
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Colorado Travelers Warned of Measles Risk
Colorado Travelers Warned of Measles Risk
State health officials warn that measles outbreaks overseas, especially in Europe, may expose Coloradans traveling abroad. Officials are encouraging people traveling abroad to make sure they are up to date on their measles vaccinations.Infants and children who have not received their measles booster are especially at risk for the disease. In March, a woman traveling from London to New Mexico made a flight transfer at Denver International Airport. She later was diagnosed with measles, creating the potential that she may have exposed other travelers to measles. Fortunately, no cases of measles connected to the woman were reported. However, state health officials warn it likely is only a matter of time before there is a measles outbreak in Colorado related to international travel.
"We've seen recent measles outbreaks in Utah, Florida and Minnesota," said Joni Reynolds, director of the Colorado Immunization Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. "The majority of these cases are linked to unvaccinated or under-vaccinated Americans traveling abroad. With the summer travel season upon us, the risk of measles making it to Colorado is heightened." Before any international travel, infants 6 months through 11 months of age should have at least one dose of measles-containing vaccine, which is earlier than the usual recommended age for initial measles vaccination. Children 12 months and older who are traveling internationally should receive two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, separated by at least 28 days. Adults also should review their vaccination records to ensure they are up to date.
Parents traveling with children to Europe should contact their health care provider for vaccination recommendations. In addition, parents can contact their local public health.
Thanks for your support of our staff and our programs
"I want to thank you
and commend Teller County Public Health for your very pro-active
support of both our staff and our programs. We are especially happy to have
your assistance with our premier goal of encouraging (and even enticing) our
area youth to get outdoors." Keith, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
