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DDPHE Blog: Measles Safety Over the Summer

Published on May 19, 2025

Summer is a season of adventure—family vacations, music festivals, international travel, and outdoor gatherings. But as travel increases, so does the risk of spreading and catching contagious diseases like measles. Here’s what you need to know about measles safety this summer, especially if you’re planning to travel.

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DDPHE Offers Tips to Protect Yourself This Mosquito Season

Published on May 15, 2025

As temperatures rise and spring rains return, Denver is officially entering mosquito season. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is reminding residents to take proactive measures to reduce mosquito breeding and protect themselves from bites, especially with the ongoing risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus.

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OME Case # 2025-01886, 2025-01885, 2025-01860

Published on May 14, 2025

OME case summaries for 5/14/25.

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Denver Animal Shelter Adopts Program to Bring Comfort, Music to Pets

Published on May 12, 2025

A Houston boy is spreading his vision of delivering live music to animals at Denver Animal Shelter. Nonprofit organization Wild Tunes launched an innovative program to improve the lives of dogs and cats at DAS. By performing live music and creating soothing melodies, Wild Tunes aims to reduce animal stress levels, make them more comfortable and increase their chances of finding forever homes.

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Stay Rabies-Free This Spring by Avoiding Wild Animals

Published on May 07, 2025

While the animals, and their babies, you see may be cute, they can be dangerous and even carry diseases like rabies. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment and Denver Animal Protection officers encourage Denver residents to avoid the temptation to pet or handle these critters for both human and animal safety.

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On the Job: DAP Officers' Multiple Skills Protect Pets, Community

Published on May 06, 2025

People used to call them “dog catchers.” But today’s animal control officers are like the Swiss Army knives of animal welfare. They enforce animal laws, act like social workers, educate the public on responsible pet ownership, and risk their lives as emergency responders, all while keeping animals and our community safe.

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DDPHE Blog: What to Know About Overdose Prevention

Published on April 29, 2025

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) works to address substance use in our community by educating Denver residents about overdose prevention, treatment access, and harm reduction services.

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DDPHE Expands Love My Air Program to Denver Community Health Clinics

Published on April 28, 2025

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), alongside Mayor Mike Johnston and community partners, celebrated the expansion of the Love My Air program into Denver community health clinics. This milestone event marks a major step in delivering environmental health education and real-time air quality data directly to residents alongside trusted health care providers.

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Third 2025 Measles Case Confirmed in Denver Resident

Published on April 25, 2025

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, and Jefferson County Public Health have confirmed a case of measles in an adult in Denver who was seen at an urgent care facility in Lakewood, CO.

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Second 2025 Measles Case Confirmed in Denver

Published on April 23, 2025

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult in Denver. This is the second confirmed case in Denver in 2025. DDPHE has assessed any potential new public exposures while the individual was contagious and determined there is no risk of measles to the general public.

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News articles

DDPHE Blog: Measles Safety Over the Summer

DDPHE Offers Tips to Protect Yourself This Mosquito Season

OME Case # 2025-01886, 2025-01885, 2025-01860

Denver Animal Shelter Adopts Program to Bring Comfort, Music to Pets

Stay Rabies-Free This Spring by Avoiding Wild Animals

On the Job: DAP Officers' Multiple Skills Protect Pets, Community

DDPHE Blog: What to Know About Overdose Prevention

DDPHE Expands Love My Air Program to Denver Community Health Clinics

Third 2025 Measles Case Confirmed in Denver Resident

Second 2025 Measles Case Confirmed in Denver

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