Vaccine Information

Vaccine News: 

CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024 and 2025 COVID 19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older, and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised

• Data continues to confirm the importance of vaccination to protect those most at risk for severe outcomes of COVID 19.
• The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID 19 in older adults and those who are immunocompromised, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness and year round circulation of COVID 19. 

Vaccines

Covid 19, Flu, RSV, and other vaccines are currently available at pharmacies, including:

•  Walgreens in Evergreen 
•  Safeway in Idaho Springs 
•  King Soopers in Evergreen  

Paying For Vaccines

There is no charge for most vaccines for people with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. The exception is Kaiser, which requires you to go to one of their locations. If transportation or finances are a concern for you to receive a vaccine, please contact Gilpin County Public Health at 303-582-5803 and we will do our best to assist you.  

Who Should Be Vaccinated

Please discuss options with your health care provider. For Influenza, the CDC recommends that everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly seasonal flu vaccine. Learn more about influenza.  

For Covid 19, the CDC recommends the 2024 and 2025 updated COVID 19 vaccines to protect against serious illness from COVID 19. Everyone aged 5 years and older should get 1 dose of an updated COVID 19 vaccine. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.

RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV. Preventive options are available to protect infants and young children from severe RSV. Learn more about RSV.