Amid Nationwide Outbreaks, Colorado’s Immunization Rates Lag and the Cost of Preventable Disease Remains High
Colorado consistently outperforms other states when it comes to health measures; Colorado’s immunization rates, sadly, are an exception.
Posts from the ‘Measles’ Category
Sep 18
Start the School Year Off Right With Vaccines!
As kids gear up to go back to school, we're reminding parents to check immunization off their back-to-school checklist!
Mar 12
Clinicians: As Measles Outbreaks Grow, Here’s How You Can Help Protect Your Patients
Measles outbreaks are popping up across the United States. From January 1 to March 7, 2019, 228** individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 12 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Six outbreaks (defined as 3 or more linked cases) have been reported, in Rockland County, New York; New York City, New York; Washington; Texas; California and Illinois.
Feb 12
New Report Shows High Risk of Vaccine-Preventable Disease for Colorado Children and Highlights Opportunities to Improve Rates
While Colorado consistently appears in national news as one of the nation’s top health performers in a variety of measures, childhood immunization rates across the state tell a different story.
