Tuesday August 25, 2009
There’s been a flurry of new business openings—-all are medical dispensaries selling marijuana; the most recent in Aspen –at 520 East Cooper.  Another dispensary operates at the holistic Winn Institute in Willits, with another outlet in Carbondale.
The Aspen dispensary —as the others—are legal under a Colorado voter approved amendment to the state Constitutions=—-which allows those with a doctor’s prescription to purchase the drug to relieve pain from various illnesses.
Local health agencies are gearing up for an expected higher demand for swine flu shots.
The state health department rolled out this morning —– its plan to acquire more vaccine.  Universities and colleges across Colorado—–as students prepare to return for Fall classes—are also getting ready for inoculations——-eight students at C.U. in Boulder are being tested now for the H1N1 virus.
KSNO and KUUR local news will be bringing you more information and interviews soon about the importance of the inoculations and where you can get your shots to prevent infection.