CDPHE urges vaccination against flu as Colorado sees early rise in cases, hospitalizations

Influenza cases and hospitalizations are climbing early in Colorado

According to state data, 46 people in Colorado are hospitalized with influenza. CDPHE said this time of year, that number is typically in the single digits.

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CDPHE urges vaccination against flu as Colorado sees early rise in cases, hospitalizations

State health officials are urging Coloradans to get vaccinated against flu now instead of waiting a few more weeks to do so as the number of influenza cases and hospitalizations defy seasonal norms.