Vector Control Program

What is a Vector?

A "vector" is an animal or insect capable of transmitting disease to humans. More on Vector Control

Rabies Confirmed in Denver Skunk

Oct. 2, 2008 - DENVER - Following reports earlier this year of rabid skunks circulating in eastern counties of Colorado, the state lab at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed a rabid skunk in the vicinity of Sloan’s Lake in Northwest Denver. According to epidemiologists at the state health department, this is the first rabid skunk found in the metro area since 1976. Continued

Residents should prepare for West Nile Virus

June 13, 2008 - (Boulder, Colo.) - It’s summer again, and with warmer weather residents are spending more time outdoors. Along with outdoor recreational activities comes concern about the risk of West Nile virus (WNV). While drier conditions led to minimal larval activity in the beginning part of May, rains have helped to increase standing water in many areas of the county. Continued

Public Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Hantavirus

June 4, 2008 - Denver - With the return of summer, state health officials again are warning Coloradans in rural parts of the state to avoid hantavirus exposure while cleaning cabins, buildings, sheds and barns that may have been closed up for winter. Continued

Prevent Animal-Borne Diseases This Summer

May 1, 2008 - DENVER - State health officials joined the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment Wednesday in reminding residents that as summer approaches, so does the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases, such as rabies, West Nile virus, Western equine encephalitis, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, plague, tularemia, and Colorado tick fever. Continued

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