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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Food insecure individuals and families lack sufficient or certain access to nutritionally adequate food to live an active, healthy life. Food insecurity is most often caused by poverty, unemployment, or low income and is often found alongside a lack of affordable housing, chronic health conditions or lack of access to healthcare, and discrimination.
Education is a key social determinant of health, meaning that experiences from early childhood through post-secondary school education play a role in the health of individuals over their lifespans. Education is associated with health behaviors and opportunities for income and employment.
Changes in the climate can already be seen in Colorado and trends suggest changes in climate will continue to have public health implications.
Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all age groups. These illnesses are common, recurrent, and sometimes serious. Mental health illnesses are treatable, and many people do recover.
