Pulse on Pueblo's Health - February 2025

 

Removing sugary drinks from Kids' Menus can impact their long term health

Sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugar in the American diet and one of the leading causes of obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and tooth decay.

A Healthy Drinks in Kids' Meal policy is a community-informed and led, evidence-based strategy that removes the marketing of unhealthy beverages to children in restaurants.

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Before the weather warms and the viral respiratory disease season is over, take one final step to protect yourself!

Walk in to the Clinic at PDPHE, located at 101 W. 9th Street in downtown Pueblo, and ask for seasonal vaccines to protect yourself and those around you.

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For viral respiratory illness data, information, and resources, visit the link below:

Pueblo County Viral Respiratory Illness Data