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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza (flu), and COVID-19

What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
Information about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Influenza FAQs
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Respiratory Vaccine Information and Providers
Information from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
COVID-19 General Questions and Answers
Information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
COVID-19 from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Latest facts and information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the CDC. What you should know, situation updates, and community information about the impact of COVID-19 on a national level.

Library Databases

Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
Full text database for consumer-oriented health content. Covers all areas of health & wellness.
Epidemics and Pandemics: From Ancient Plagues to Modern-Day Threats This link opens in a new window
This book discusses epidemics and pandemics, their impact on public health, and how they shape and are shaped by political, economic, and social forces.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine This link opens in a new window
Includes information on almost 2,000 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine This link opens in a new window
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
Covers topics on emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Includes full text for more than 560 journals.

Emergencies

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
1-888-426-4435
Colorado Crisis Services
Helpline: 1-844-493-8255
Text Line: Text "Talk" to 38255
Confidential support for mental health and substance abuse
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals
Nurse Advice Line
1-800-283-3221
Available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Nurses will answer your medical questions, provide care advice and help you determine if you should be see a doctor right away. From the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
ParentSmart Healthline
1-855-KID-INFO (543-4636)
Pediatric nurses provide telephone triage, health care advice and in-depth information on over 290 pediatric topics. From Children's Hospital Colorado
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention
719-573-7447
The mission of Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership is to unite the community in addressing suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention, and postvention.
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704 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
A free and confidential service that can assist with poison, alcohol or drug overdose situations. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Services (SAMSHA) National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth