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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this flu season began early and has been unusually vigorous.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  As cold and flu season approaches, doctors issue a warning about whooping cough or pertussis. They said it is on the rise across the country.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Easter is just days away, and local officials are asking parents to keep live bunnies and chicks out of Easter baskets this year.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  It is March, but it felt more like May Tuesday with sunny skies and warm temps. Officials with the El Paso County Health Department said do not be fooled though, the winter virus season is not over yet.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Cantaloupes are being pulled from local grocery store shelves, this after the El Paso County Health Department issued a warning Tuesday asking high risk people to avoid eating Rocky Ford Cantaloupes.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  As the Bear and Purgatorie Fires continues to burn, along with several others in New Mexico and Arizona, state health officials are warning residents with respiratory problems to be aware of smoke in the air.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  As summer approaches and more and more people take to the road on motorcycles, local law enforcement and safety officials are warning riders and motorists to play it safe.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  El Paso County Health Department officials said two infants have been hospitalized with the flu in the county.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  The El Paso County Health Department has now made health inspections for food service restaurants available online for the public to see.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  The Health Department has identified the two people who left a rabid bat at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on Aug. 15.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  It's a trend that's sweeping the nation: using reusable grocery bags instead of plastic ones. But researchers say while the move is environmentally friendly, it could make consumers sick if they’re not aware of the risks of reusable bags.

Monday, April 26, 2010  The Division of Wildlife (DOW) responded to a call regarding the fox acting unusual and having difficulty walking outside of a home. DOW captured and euthanized the fox for testing. According to DOW, the fox appeared quite ill and had clinical signs suggestive of rabies.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Shots given Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays near the JCPenneyTM store beginning Monday.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Johnny Rea of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services says at least 1,000 doses will be available. Clinics start Thursday. Vaccinations will be given to at-risk individuals, including pregnant women, parents and caretakers of children younger than 6 months, anyone 6 months through 24 years, people 25 through 64 years who have chronic health conditions, and health care workers.

Monday, November 23, 2009  A mobile H1N1 flu vaccine clinic, Commonwheel Artist Co-op's Holiday Market, and ribbon-cutting in Monument for the opening of the Baptist Road Interchange