Category Archives: News

New Immunizations to Protect Against Severe RSV. Who Does it Protect? Adults 60 and over and babies. Type of product: RSV vaccine, RSV antibody given to baby or RSV vaccine given during pregnancy. Is it for Everyone? Adults 60 and over should talk to their doctor first, All infants entering or born during RSV season. Small group of older babies for second season. Vaccine can be given to people who are 32-36 weeks pregnant during September - January. www.cdc.gov/rsv

RSV Season is Here

Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adults and pregnant people. New Mexico Department of Health encourages immunizations for RSV.

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Let's Vote email series presented by the Disability Coalition

Let’s Vote! Issue 5: Be An Informed Voter

This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition. Voting in New Mexico is underway! Early voting in person began on October 8, and that was also the day that county clerks began mailing absentee ballots to people who requested them. (The deadline to ask for one is October 22.)

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Youth Coffee, Saturday, October 26 @ 11am - Weck's (5115 Central Ave NE)

October Youth Coffee

Join us for a Youth Coffee meet up! Saturday, October 26th at 11am at Weck's (5115 Central Ave. NE). Fill out the interest form below to let us know if you will join us, or if you can’t make it to this one but are interested in joining another time.

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Today: Flu Vaccine

Flu season underway in New Mexico

NMHealth announces flu season is underway and recommends flu vaccinations for everyone six months of age and older each year, with vaccinations available now through May. Flu vaccines are updated annually to offer the best protection against the virus.

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Let's Vote email series presented by the Disability Coalition

Let’s Vote! Issue 4: Know Your Rights

As the Americans with Disabilities Act emphasizes, people with disabilities have the right “to fully participate in all aspects of society”, and that includes voting. Federal law requires that voting be accessible, including for people who are blind or visually impaired. Like all voters, people with disabilities have the right to privacy and independence in casting their ballot.

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Let's Vote email series presented by the Disability Coalition

Let’s Vote! Issue 3: Choosing Your Method of Voting

As we’ve discussed in previous emails, you have several options for how to cast your vote in the coming election. You can wait and vote the old-fashioned way on Election Day, but you don’t have to – you can vote early starting today (October 8), or you can skip in-person voting altogether and vote by absentee ballot. Which will YOU choose?

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