mesa county hospitalized influenza case
- Mesa County saw its first
hospitalized influenza case of the 2016-17 season for the week ending
Nov. 19, 2016 in an adult female. - Data from Primary Care Partners show similar
numbers for the percentage of clinic visits for influenza-like illness for the
week ending Nov. 26, 2016, compared to the same period last year. - Area emergency departments are not
reporting increased visits for influenza-like illness. - Since the beginning of October, Mesa
County has had four lab-confirmed cases of flu (all of which were identified as
influenza type A). - As of Nov. 19, there were 32
reported influenza hospitalizations in Colorado. - For a summary of influenza activity
in Colorado, click here. - Flu season typically runs from October
through May, so it’s not too late to get immunized. - Mesa County Health Department’s Public
Health Clinic, 510 29 ½ Road in Grand Junction, offers flu immunization. - We offer services on a sliding scale
basis, so cost is not a barrier. - Call (970) 248-6900 for more
information or to make an appointment.
Body art inspection certification ensures
sanitation, safety and health
sanitation, safety and health
- Mesa County Health Department has seen
an increase in body art establishments operating without a certificate of
inspection. - Body art includes piercings, tattoos,
branding, sculpting, scarification and permanent cosmetics. - Establishments must meet minimum
requirements to ensure safe and sanitary practices to receive their certificate
of inspection from a Mesa County Health Department official. - Body art procedures have the potential
to expose artists and clients to bodily fluids that could be infected with bloodborne
pathogens, such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus or human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Some of these diseases are permanent and can be
fatal. - Ask your body artist to show his or
her proper certification prior to your procedure. - Some permanent makeup establishments
are supervised by physicians and are not regulated by the Mesa County Health
Department. - Mesa County currently has 14 certified
body art establishments. Click here to
view a list of certified establishments. - If you’re aware of an artist operating
without certification, contact Mesa County Health Department at (970) 248-6900
with an address or phone number for the artist. - If you’re an artist and would like to
receive your certificate of inspection, call (970) 248-6900.