Helping Hands to offer free vaccines in Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, Helping Hands plans to offer free vaccines for hepatitis, chickenpox, HPV, and Covid through their community fair.

They plan to offer these free vaccines on Wednesday at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo.

The vaccination clinic, to be held on the first Wednesday of every month, is the latest addition to assist the community with access to resources, food, and health checks.

The director of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center’s Southern Colorado operations Sal Katz said that around 250 people attend Helping Hands every month.

“Our goal is to provide a hand up for those in our community who need assistance,” said Katz. “We are not doing this event solely for veterans — anyone in Pueblo who needs help can come to the event. The vaccination services are also open to anyone who needs protection against diseases.”

The clinic is held by the state of Colorado’s health equity branch of Disease Control and Public Health Response and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.