 August 2022 // Volume 4, Issue 8
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August is National Breastfeeding Month, with each week recognizing a different area of emphasis within the breastfeeding community: These celebrations are held annually to increase breastfeeding awareness to improve the health of caregivers and babies. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) reminds our community that breastfeeding is a team effort, and it’s important for breastfeeding individuals to have a support system in place. This year’s theme for National Breastfeeding Month is “Together We Do Great Things!,” ? celebrating the power and impact of our collective efforts. Find out more about breastfeeding and the supportive services JCPH offers.
Together,
Karey Riemersma - Director of Family Services
Jefferson County Public Health
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Vaccines for 6 Months and Older AvailableIn June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave its official recommendation for all children ages 6 months and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19. With back-to-school just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines and all vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines are available and strongly recommended for all Coloradans ages 6 months and older. Read the news release regarding the new vaccine recommendations.
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Monkeypox Information and Vaccination DistributionMonkeypox is a virus in the orthopox family of viruses. Monkeypox is rare, and most people have a mild illness and recover on their own. However, there are severe cases of monkeypox where treatment may be needed. The type of monkeypox spreading in the United States is rarely deadly and has a fatality rate of less than one percent.
Monkeypox can spread from person to person when someone who has monkeypox has close contact with someone else. Close contact can mean coming into physical contact with a sick person’s sores, bumps or lesions, including through sex. Monkeypox may also be spread through touching the bed linens or clothing of someone who is sick. Monkeypox can survive on linens, clothing and on environmental surfaces, especially when in dark, cool and low-humidity environments for weeks or months.
Getting vaccinated lowers your chance of getting monkeypox if you may have been exposed. The sooner an exposed person gets the vaccine, the better. The vaccine can also reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick. People who already have symptoms of monkeypox (fever, rash, etc.) are not eligible to get vaccinated, but should be referred for testing.
Reach out to the JCPH Clinic Team to ask about eligibility and available appointments for vaccination or testing.
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National Immunization Awareness and Back-To-SchoolDYK? August is National Immunization Awareness Month. What does this mean? Well with back-to-school preparation up and running, this time of year is about more than just getting school supplies. It also marks the perfect time to make sure your child is up-to-date with vaccinations. Being vaccinated helps protect your child, their classmates and their community from preventable diseases! Make checking vaccine status part of your back-to-school routine. Learn what vaccines are required for your school.
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Simple Steps for Air Quality ProtectionEach summer, Jefferson County, along with the entire Denver Metropolitan Area, faces challenges when it comes to clean, healthy and safe air. During this time of year, when the climate is hot, dry and stagnant, air quality can worsen and make normal, day-to-day activities outdoors riskier. There are simple steps we can take to protect ourselves from poor air quality, and ways to work to improve the air quality. Learn how to protect yourself from poor air quality.
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Get Paid to Get Tested In 2019, 36,801 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States and dependent areas. Join JCPH's Points West and sexual health services teams for a FREE HIV and Hepatitis C(HCV) testing clinic for individuals 18+. No identification or insurance required, and $10 incentives for HIV testing (additional incentives may be available for HCV testing), results provided within 30 minutes, hep a and COVID-19 vaccines will also be available. Learn more about Points West and JCPH sexual health services.
Join us:
AUGUST 25, 2022
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
645 PARFET ST.,
LAKEWOOD, CO |
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Attend the August Board of Health MeetingJoin the Jefferson County Board of Health for their monthly meeting. Public comment for this meeting can be submitted through form or email, or you can use the form to sign up to provide comment during the live (virtual) meeting. This month, the Board of Health meeting is on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The agenda and dial-in information will be available on the JCPH website. |
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Talk with Teens about FriendsBuilding community and forming healthy friendships is an important part of development – adults can’t control youth friendships, but you can be a role model for positive, respectful relationships. Talk with youth about healthy friendships. As caregivers, you can open the door for them to talk to you about it with questions like: What do you think is hardest about friendships? What makes someone a good friend? Find more tools on how to navigate friendship conversations with your teen: www.twelvetalks.com/friends.
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STRIDE Community Health CenterSTRIDE Community Health Center’s mission is to partner with the community to provide excellent, culturally-sensitive health services to meet the needs of each individual.
The second week of August highlights National Health Center week, we are thankful to have partners like STRIDE who care for our Jeffco community. Find more information about STRIDE’s Telehealth Services or to learn more about STRIDE.
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