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Microcephaly

The biggest concern with Zika virus is the connection to the virus in pregnant women and microcephaly. Microcephaly is a birth defect where a baby's head is smaller than expected when compared to babies of the same sex and age. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might not have developed properly. Learn more on CDC's website.

Please note: Information about Zika virus is constantly changing as researchers learn more about it. For the latest information visit cdc.gov/zika.

Communicable diseases are contagious illnesses that can be spread from person-to-person, through contact with animals or insects, or through contaminated food or water. The Communicable Disease staff work to detect, investigate, manage and prevent communicable diseases and disease outbreaks. Staff collects, analyzes and reports disease data, and provides public health consultation and education for health care providers and the public.

Suspected or Active TB Cases

In Colorado, cases of suspected or confirmed active TB disease must be reported to public health within one business day. As soon as you suspect TB, please contact the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) at 970-498-6789.

People with suspected TB should be made aware that there is no charge for TB testing and treatment at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. 

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The TB germs circulate in the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings. These germs can stay in the air for several hours, depending on the environment.

The role of the Health Department’s Emergency Responders is to determine whether an incident presents a serious threat to public health and/or the environment and, if so, to ensure that mitigation and remediation are conducted in accordance with state and local public health laws and regulations.   If the incident is deemed a serious threat, LCDHE will serve as the lead agency for ensuring compliance with applicable state and local public health laws and regulations.  

Petroleum or Chemical Spills:

Contact the Health Department if:

Services Provided

  • Checking small community water systems and collecting water samples to test for bacteria.
  • Helping homeowners fix and disinfect their water systems if their well water tests show problems.
  • Keeping an eye on water test results for large community water systems.
  • Inspecting small or private water systems to make sure they are cl
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