Colorado flu cases rise early as state urges vaccination
Health officials say influenza cases and hospitalizations are running ahead of seasonal norms, prompting calls to get shots now rather than waiting weeks.
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What happened
Early flu activity is rising across Colorado, with case counts and hospitalizations defying typical seasonal patterns. State health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated now rather than waiting a few more weeks. Latest state data show flu picking up while COVID-19 remains present.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 10:41 AM ET: Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely.
- Oct 12, 5:43 PM ET: State health officials urge Coloradans to get flu vaccinations now as cases and hospitalizations defy seasonal norms.
- Oct 12, 10:21 PM ET: Doctors and public health experts say now is the time to get vaccinated as flu picks up in Colorado.
Coverage
- Flu Season Is A Health Issue – And A Household Budget Issue (Taiwo Opeyemi Aremu)
- Protect yourself from seasonal illness (telluridenews.com)
- Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu (greenevillesun.com)
- How bad will the flu season be in 2026-27? Tips to avoid getting sick (kentucky.com)
- Flu Season Has Arrived in the Bay Area Early This Year — Time to Get Your Flu Shot (KQED)
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