STATE OFFICIALS ISSUE MENINGITIS VACCINE ADVISORY FOR CU COMMUNITY
Nov 2nd
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued recommendations for individuals who should receive the meningitis vaccine in light of recent cases of meningococcal meningitis at Colorado State University and in the Fort Collins community.
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord. The same bacteria may invade the blood stream as well. Such infections are rare but potentially fatal. Symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include fever, severe sudden headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, rash and lethargy.
There are currently no cases of meningitis at CU-Boulder. The last reported case was in March 2006.
The CDPHE recommends a meningitis vaccine for faculty, staff and students who are up to 30 years of age AND:
• Have a partner/family member attending or working on the CSU campus and who have never had the vaccine, or who have not had the vaccine within the last three years
• Have been in close contact with CSU students (such as through sharing utensils and beverages, kissing, playing beer pong or other games in which cups are shared) over the past two weeks and who have never had the vaccine, or who have not had the vaccine within the last three years
• Who are currently living in a CU residence hall (excluding family or graduate housing) and who have never had the vaccine, or who have not had the vaccine within the last five years, regardless of their contact with individuals at CSU
Any person who might be included in one of the above recommendations should call 303-492-5432 to schedule an appointment at Wardenburg Health Center for a meningitis vaccine. Limited quantities of the vaccine are available for $14.50 for students, faculty, and staff meeting the above guidelines, and it is free for students who are enrolled in the Student Gold Health Insurance Plan.
Students who are unsure if or when they had the meningitis vaccine should contact their parent/guardian, health care provider, or CU’s Immunization Program Office at 303-492-2005.
Parents of all incoming freshmen receive a letter during the summer with information about the recommendation for the immunization.
Wardenburg Health Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SOURCE: CU MEDIA RELEASE
Elections information open session set for tonight
Nov 1st
Members of the public, political parties, campaigns and media are invited to attend
Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Clerk’s office will host an information session about the general election at 5 p.m. tonight.
Members of the public, political parties, campaigns and media are invited to attend. The clerk’s office will present on a number of topics, including:
· Review ballot processing procedures
· Explain audit procedures
· Provide election night details
· Answer questions
When: Monday, Nov. 1, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Ballot Processing Center, Boulder County Clerk’s Office, 1750 33rd St., Boulder
No RSVP is necessary to attend. Contact the Boulder County Elections Division with questions about the event:
· Call 303-413-7766
· Email Vote@VoteBoulder.org
SOURCE: BOULDER COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
New polling places, same hours
Nov 1st
Polling places open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow
Preliminary election results will be posted online at 7:01 p.m., Nov. 2
Preliminary election results will be posted online at 7:01 p.m., Nov. 2
Boulder County, Colo. – Voters may cast ballots at polling places from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Many polling places have changed for this year’s election. Voters can find their assigned polling places by checking their voter information at www.VoteBoulder.org or by calling 303-413-7740.
Voters are required to present an acceptable form of ID at polling places. Visit www.VoteBoulder.org for a complete list of IDs.
If a voter visits a polling place that is not their assigned location, they would need to cast a provisional ballot which requires verification by the clerk’s office. A voter who requested a mail-in ballot but visits a polling place to vote would also need to cast a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot is counted once it is confirmed that it was cast by an eligible elector. All valid provisional ballots must be counted by Nov. 16.
Mail-in ballots must be received by the clerk’s office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in order to be counted. Voters should drop-off mail-in ballots at designated locations which are listed at www.VoteBoulder.org and inside mail-in ballot packets. The recommended deadline to mail a ballot was Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Replacement ballots may be obtained until 6 p.m. today, Nov. 1 and 7 a.m.-7p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the following locations:
· County Clerk’s Office – 1750 33rd St., Boulder
· Lafayette Public Library – 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
· County Clerk’s Office – 529 Coffman St., Longmont
· Twin Peaks Mall (near Sears) – 1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont
Preliminary election results will be available at www.VoteBoulder.org beginning at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Election results will be updated online throughout the evening until all ballots are processed.
SOURCE: BOULDER COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
