Immunizations are for college students , too
- In just a couple of weeks , college campuses across the state will be hustling and bustling with new and returning students.
- Many of them will share dorm rooms , all of them will find themselves in classrooms , coming in close contact with many people – putting them at higher risk for exposure to vaccine preventable diseases.
- It is recommended (and in some cases , required) that all incoming college students provide documentation of the following immunizations:
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Tetanus
- Measles , Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus , Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
- In addition , Mesa County Health Department recommends Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunizations.
- Contact your health care provider or Mesa County Health Department to ensure your immunizations are up-to-date and/or to schedule an appointment.
- Mesa County Health Department accepts all insurances and has programs for those without insurance.
- Call 970-248-6906 for more information or to make an appointment.
Breastfeed for your health and the health of your baby
- Both mothers and babies see health benefits from breastfeeding.
- Mesa County Health Department has educators and resources for moms who are ready to breastfeed.
- Babies see both short-term and long-term health benefits:
- Breast milk is easy to digest and contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections.
- Babies who are breastfed have lower risks of asthma , childhood leukemia , ear infections , eczema , diarrhea and vomiting , lower respiratory infections , sudden infant death syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
- Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of ovarian cancer , certain types of breast cancer and type 2 diabetes.
- Ready to get started?
- Find a friend or family member who will be a good support person.
- Know your rights as a nursing mother. Colorado law states that a mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be , including work.
- It’s normal to find breastfeeding hard. If you are having problems breastfeeding , talk to your health care provider , hospital staff or the Mesa County Health Department Women Infants & Children program. Call (970) 248-6900 for more info.
