Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment

Whooping Cough Cases in Colorado Now at 64-Year High

Erin OToole — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:10:59 +0000

Colorado is experiencing its worst season for whooping cough in more than six decades. Statewide 1,407 cases have been reported as of Dec. 8 - a number not seen since 1948.

Whooping Cough Cases Top 1,000 in Colorado

Erin OToole — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:06:30 +0000

State health officials are concerned about a growing pertussis epidemic in Colorado. To date, 1,026 cases of pertussis (commonly referred to as whooping cough) have been confirmed statewide.

Hazy Summer Days Keep Coloradans Coughing

Jackie Fortier — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:02:36 +0000

You may have noticed the smoky skies. Fires burning in the Pacific Northwest have blanketed the Front Range in a smoky haze, keeping some Coloradans inside.

What The Heck Is A Troxler 3430 Surface Moisture Density Gauge?

Jim Hill — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:02:13 +0000

That's certainly a mouthful. I’m also insanely curious, because the Denver Post is reporting that one was stolen last week.

AP: Growing Number of Parents Declining to Vaccinate Kids

Grace Hood — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:14:20 +0000

More parents are opting out of school immunizations for their kids, and Colorado is near the top of the list.