Press Release | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado public health officials confirm measles case in out-of-state resident, release location for potential exposures near Monarch Pass

Denver (Aug. 1, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Chaffee County Public Health have confirmed a case of measles in an out-of-state resident and are notifying members of the public of areas for potential measles exposures.

Boulder pharmacist Melissa Bonomo honored as Colorado's 2025 National Immunization Champion

Denver (Aug. 1, 2025) — The Immunization Branch at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today announced Melissa Bonomo, a pharmacy manager at an Albertsons in Boulder, as Colorado’s recipient of the 2025 National Immunization Champion Award. The award, presented by the Association of Immunization Managers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, collaboration, innovation, and advocacy to advance immunization in their communities.

Is the algae toxic? When in doubt, stay out!

Denver (July 28, 2025): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment urges residents and visitors to protect themselves, their pets, and the environment from toxic algae this summer.

Blue-green algae occurs naturally in Colorado waters. In warm, nutrient-rich conditions, it can grow rapidly and produce toxins that can harm humans and be fatal to pets. Toxic algae is also known as harmful algae blooms or HABs.

Colorado public health officials confirm first human death from West Nile virus in 2025

State health officials seeing concerning trends of West Nile virus.

Colorado public health officials confirm measles case in out-of-state resident, release locations for potential exposures in Almont, Gunnison

Measles is highly contagious — getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

West Nile virus activity confirmed in Colorado — first human cases reported

Mosquitoes carrying the virus detected in five counties; Coloradans urged to take precautions.

United States Department of Agriculture announces annual updates to income criteria for Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition program

WIC program recently announced an adjustment to the federal income eligibility guidelines.

Colorado public health officials confirm measles case, release locations for potential exposures in Boulder and Denver

Denver (June 13, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Boulder County Public Health, and the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment have confirmed a case of measles in a Boulder County resident and are notifying members of the public of additional areas for potential measles exposures. The fully vaccinated adult recently traveled to Europe, where there are a large number of measles cases.

Colorado public health lab completes next step in data review; review found no evidence of risk to the public’s health

DENVER (June 13, 2025) – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has completed another portion of the review of data produced by its chemistry laboratory from 2018 to 2024 for certain contaminants of concern. This follows the discovery of quality control irregularities last year, and a subsequent thorough review of historical data out of an abundance of caution. The review found no evidence of risk to the public’s health.

Colorado public health officials confirm two measles cases, release locations for potential exposures in Aurora and Colorado Springs

CDPHE, the Arapahoe County Public Health Department, and El Paso County Public Health have confirmed two cases of measles and are notifying members of the public of additional areas for potential measles exposures.