Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment

How to protect yourself and pets from plague

Be Aware: Tularemia found in Pueblo County. Tularemia is a disease that can infect animals and people. It is most commonly transmitted to humans by handling sick or dead infected animals. Infection can also arise from a bite from an infected insect (such as a tick, flea, or deer fly), being exposed to contaminated soil, drinking contaminated water, or inhaling bacteria. Visit pueblohealth.com for more information.

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Highlights

Public Health Officials Confirm First Human Plague Case in Pueblo County

July 9, 2024 | Public Health Department News

Pueblo, CO— The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has confirmed a human case of plague in a Pueblo… Read More

Public Health Officials Investigating Human Plague Case in Pueblo County

July 5, 2024 | Public Health Department News

Pueblo, CO— The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, is investigating a human case of plague based on… Read More

Pulse on Pueblo's Health - Public Health Newsletter June 2024

June 6, 2024 | Public Health Department News

Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile Virus after biting an infected animal, usually birds. To protect yourself from West Nile, always remember the 4 Ds. Wear insect repellant with… Read More

Pulse on Pueblo's Health - Public Health Newsletter May 2024

May 9, 2024 | Public Health Department News

Rabies is a virus that affects the brain of mammals and is usually fatal once symptoms occur. The virus is found in the saliva, brain, and spinal fluid of infected animals… Read More

Eva Cosyleon announced as Pueblo’s 2024 Public Health Champion by Randy Evetts

Pueblo’s 2024 Public Health Champion Announced

March 28, 2024 | Public Health Department News

March 27, 2024 - The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) announced Eva Cosyleon was selected as the 2024 Public Health Champion for displaying significant… Read More

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