Press Release
CDPHE to send reminder texts and emails about MMR vaccine to parents and guardians
CDPHE and EPA partner to strengthen civil rights in Colorado
Denver, CO—Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announce the signing of an Informal Resolution Agreement under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other civil rights statutes. The agreement is the result of a collaborative effort to enhance civil rights and transparency in Colorado’s air permitting program.
Colorado takes action towards reducing pollution from air toxics
Air Quality Control Commission adopts rule prioritizing five air toxics
Colorado updates vehicle emissions testing programs for extra convenience and to further protect air quality
Colorado strengthens protections from syphilis for pregnant people and babies as public health order cuts projected congenital cases by more than half
Denver (Jan. 15, 2025) — Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced that Colorado has seen a dramatic slowing in projected congenital syphilis cases. CDPHE is projecting only 60 cases, a 60 percent reduction of the initial projection.
CDPHE launches updated mapping tool that illustrates areas disproportionately affected by pollution
State health officials remind Coloradans it’s not too late to get your flu vaccine
Denver (Jan. 9, 2025) — State health officials are reminding Colorado residents it’s not too late to get your flu vaccine. The flu vaccine offers protection from the seasonal flu viruses currently circulating in Colorado’s communities. Everyone aged 6 months and older should get their annual flu vaccine.