Rising flu activity prompts vaccination calls in Colorado and Michigan
Health officials in several areas are urging flu shots as the season starts, and Colorado has already seen flu hospitalizations climb. Experts say annual vaccination helps prevent serious illness and hospitalization.
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What happened
Health officials in several areas are urging residents to get flu shots as the season begins. Colorado has already seen flu hospitalizations climb this season, while flu activity in Butte County is currently low. North Dakota's public health officials have now recommended vaccinations for respiratory illnesses as cold weather approaches.
Why it matters
Medical experts say annual vaccinations help prevent serious illness and reduce the risk of complications that can lead to hospitalization and death.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 7:10 AM ET: Butte County Public Health urged residents to get flu shots, including at two free drive-thru clinics in Oroville later that month.
- Oct 18, 8:00 PM ET: Michigan reports that declining vaccination rates have become a public health concern as flu season returns to the state.
- Oct 19, 5:32 AM ET: Colorado's early flu start brought calls for vaccination, following last year's record season.
- Oct 19, 6:00 PM ET: North Dakota public health officials recommended vaccinations for respiratory illnesses as cold weather and flu season approached.
Coverage
- As Michigan flu vaccinations drop, health risks increase (ironmountaindailynews.com)
- As Michigan flu vaccinations drop, health risks increase (miningjournal.net)
- Butte County Public Health urges residents to get flu shots
- Colorado child flu death prompts early vaccination push as cases rise
- Colorado confirms child flu death as early season prompts vaccine push
- Early flu season spreads as officials urge vaccines
- Health leaders in several states urge flu and virus vaccines
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