- Home Page
- Departments
- Health Department
Health Department
Department Highlights
Colorado opening 10 community vaccination sites to administer new omicron vaccines
STATEWIDE (September 8, 2022) — Over the next week, Colorado is opening 10 large-scale COVID-19 community vaccination sites to administer the newly approved Pfizer and Moderna omicron vaccines. The community vaccination sites also offer primary vaccine doses for anyone aged 6 months and older, as well as third doses for children aged 5 through 11 years. Novavax is available at every site for anyone aged 12 years and up who has not already received a vaccine. The new sites are opening across the state and have the capacity to administer a total of 4,250 doses daily.
Mesa County Community Services Building
Address: 510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Site type: Indoors
Sign up for an appointment
The SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER is available!
West Nile Virus Activity Increasing
Monkeypox in Colorado
Health Department Role in Food Safety
September Events/Topics and More
FIGHT THE BITE!
Protecting yourself from mosquito bites is the best way to prevent infection with West Nile Virus. Make sure you drain areas with standing water, dress appropriately, and defend using insect repellent.
NEWS RELEASE: Additional Death and Several more Cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) 9.23.22
MONKEYPOX
Monkeypox can spread from person to person through close contact with a person's sores, bumps, or lesions. Visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for additional information regarding the signs, symptoms, and case count. Vaccine INFO:
The vaccine bus will be offering MP vaccine at the Grand Junction Pride Event on 9/11 from 1pm - 6pm. Please feel free to share with anyone that might be interested. Registration Link: https://www.comassvax.
As of July 1, 2022, all contractors conducting radon measurement and/or mitigation in Colorado must be licensed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that forms through the natural breaking down of uranium in soil, water, and rocks.
Delta Health announced today the return of their drive-through flu shot clinic happening on October 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Hospital located at 1501 East 3rd Street in Delta.
The drive-through clinic will be accepting insurance, cash, or check for the vaccinations. The regular flu shot, for those 18 years or older, is free with most insurances or is $20. The high-dose flu shot (for ages 65 and older) is free with most insurances or $60. The clinic will be available while supplies last. There is no appointment necessary. For more information on the drive-through clinic, visit deltahealthco.org or call 970.874.7681.