The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their guidance surrounding quarantine. Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is currently reviewing the new CDC guidance and we appreciate your patience as we work to update our local resources. Learn more about the recent changes from the CDC here.
More information will be posted to our website when it is available.
Agencies and organizations may request COVID-19 Rapid Tests and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the health department's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. To submit a request please email hae-resourcerequest@co.larimer.co.us. Due to changes in supply quantities and availability, requests may be partially or fully fulfilled, depending upon the urgency and severity of the need.
Households can also request free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government.
Learn more about testing resources for the general public on our testing webpage.
A spray schedule for municipalities in Larimer County can be found here. The City of Fort Collins has a subscription notification service to alert residents of spraying. Text Alerts from the City of Fort Collins: To receive a text message alert, simply text FCWNV to 888-777.
View all 2025 Environmental Health Fees. This list includes fees for water sampling, Retail Food Licenses, Childcare Licenses, septic systems, and pools.
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment locations will be closed Thursday November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Services will resume on Monday, November 28th.
The Centers for Disease Control and prevention recently approved the Novavax vaccine for use in the United States. The 2-dose vaccine is approved for unvaccinated individuals ages 12 and older. LCDHE clinics will begin offering the Novavax vaccine at our Loveland and Fort Collins clinics beginning Monday, August 1st.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have also approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years of age. LCDHE clinics are currently offering vaccinations for those 5 and under at our Loveland and Fort Collins locations.
To schedule an appointment, please call 970-498-6700 during business hours.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has several programs to support new parents, families, and young children. Getting support as a new parent or caregiver is one of the best things you can do to help your baby grow strong safely.
Here are some great links to additional information about safe infant sleep. Learning about all of the ways to help your baby sleep safely can help protect them from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.
Safe infant sleep ultimately begins with a safe and healthy pregnancy. It's important for a pregnant person to avoid being exposed to tobacco smoke, even second-hand smoke, during pregnancy. Once a baby is born, breastfeeding significantly helps to protect infants from death including SUIDs. Most parents know that bed-sharing can increase the risk of suffocation and death for their baby. A baby relies on their parents and caregivers to help them sleep safely, and it is never recommended to sleep in the same bed.
The following guidelines have been proven to help ensure a safe sleep environment for infants and lowers the risk of sleep-related infant deaths and Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID).
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