Pulse on Pueblo's Health - August 2025

 

How to Prevent Rabies. Don't touch wild animals. Wash your hands. Vaccinate your pets.'

Rabies virus is found in the saliva, brain, and spinal fluid of infected animals. Most commonly rabies is spread when an infected animal bites another and the infected saliva gets into the open wound.

Abnormal animal behavior is one key thing to look for, such as nocturnal animals, like skunks, seen during the day. Do not try to help animals who appear sick or injured.

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Back to school vaccines. Schedule Today!

Vaccines and well-child checkups are more important than ever. Beat the back-to-school rush at the end of the summer. Schedule a vaccine appointment for your child now.

Contact your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which vaccines your child might need! Be sure to ask what vaccines you might be due for as well.

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For viral respiratory illness data, information, and resources, visit the link below:

Pueblo County Viral Respiratory Illness Data