Don’t drop ball on vaccinations
Re: “Immunization rates drop as parents avoid doctor’s visits,” April 24 news story
Living during the time of coronavirus has made us all stop to think about what life is like without ONE vaccine. So what would happen if our herd immunity to many illnesses started to wane?
Parents were initially told to avoid seeking medical care turning this time of turmoil to protect themselves and their children.
As a pediatrician practicing in Colorado, which already struggles with low vaccination rates even in the best of times, I believe we need to work intentionally over the coming weeks and months to reverse the trajectory that we are headed toward.
We need to make vaccination easy for parents. This may mean drive-through vaccination stations, deploying mobile units throughout our communities, or employing additional staff in our clinics. Also, we need to use these measures to reacquaint patients with our clinics, our staff, and preventative medical care in general.
We need to make our patients feel safe again. This, in turn, will allow us to seamlessly resume primary and preventative medical care, including well-child visits that are so vitally important.
Sarah Kohn, Denver
Anticipating our success
Like many women of a certain age, I have become “invisible.” You know, that age when you can do, look and say whatever you want because no one notices you anyway. But in the age of coronavirus, I detect a new stage. People my age are no longer just superfluous; we are an albatross around the neck of the nation.
I am frustrated that I cannot do more to alleviate the pain and suffering of family, friends and country. I sincerely regret that I am of the age that makes me vulnerable to this viral pandemic.
And yes, I do understand and lament the peril of our economy. Those who fight for the right to return to normalcy are fighting for their lives too. I get it. But whatever wisdom I have gained through living tells me that an economy salvaged on the bodies of the elders and physically compromised will suffer the same fate as a house built on sand.
A foundation of sand does not become stable just because sand is the only option.
Human ingenuity knows no bounds. As a community, I believe we can find our way if we just look to each other for solutions. Humans are resilient.
We will survive if we dig deeper into ourselves, look forward not backward, and meet this challenge of our century.
I don’t expect life will ever be the same. But this invisible lady wants to live to see the post-COVID world we can create. I think it will be amazing!
Martha Daniels, Golden
You can help the zoo
Re: “Denver Zoo faces the “unthinkable” reality of no visitors, dwindling cash,” May 2 news story
Thank you for bringing the plight of the Denver Zoo to the attention of your readers. The animals need to be fed and cared for daily. They need your help.
Please consider joining the zoo as a member; it truly needs your money and your annual membership will not begin until the it reopens to the public. In the meantime, you have helped both the animals and a valued Denver institution. So if you can — even if you may never go — please join the zoo today.
Guy Wroble, Denver
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