MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — On Wednesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will begin notifying families whose children aged 7 to 18 may be due for routine vaccinations through text messages or emails.
According to the Colorado Immunization Information System, over 470,000 children across the state are behind on their routine vaccines, including those required for school enrollment.
How Families Will Be Notified
Parents or guardians will receive messages either via:
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Text from 45778
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Email from [email protected]
The messages will encourage families to check their child’s vaccine status and schedule appointments with healthcare providers or local public health agencies.
If a child is already up to date on vaccines, parents can submit proof by completing a secure online form so that records can be updated in the Colorado Immunization Information System.
Vaccine Access & Cost Coverage
Families can:
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Check immunization records through the self-serve portal on CDPHE’s website.
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Find vaccine providers by visiting cdphe.colorado.gov/immunizations/get-vaccinated.
Most insurance plans, including Medicaid and CHP+, cover routine childhood vaccines. For uninsured families, certain vaccinations are free of charge at around 600 locations statewide, including 17 sites in Mesa County.
Exemptions Available
Parents who wish to exempt their children from school-required vaccinations can find details at cdphe.colorado.gov/vaccine-exemptions.
CDPHE encourages families to stay informed and make sure children are protected before the new school year begins
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