2 hospitalized with flu in Pueblo County
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two people were hospitalized with influenza, according to the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. Health officials say they only gather data on hospitalized flu cases.
“These two hospitalized flu cases tell us flu is in our community,” said Alicia Solis, program manager at the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. “This is a reminder we can all protect ourselves from flu and other infectious illnesses when we stay up to date with vaccinations, wash our hands with soap and water frequently, disinfect surfaces, wear a mask when around others and stay home and away from others when you are feeling ill,” added Solis.
Health officials say flu cases have dropped worldwide since 2020. That could be due to actions such as social distancing and wearing a face mask.
Public Health has released the latest data on total flu hospitalizations:
| Year | Total cases on hospitalized flu in Pueblo County |
| 2013-2014 | 72 |
| 2014-2015 | 143 |
| 2015-2016 | 69 |
| 2016-2017 | 169 |
| 2017-2018 | 264 |
| 2018-2019 | 156 |
| 2019-2020 | 180 |
| 2020-2021 | 0 |
| 2021-2022 | 16 |
The flu vaccine is available in Pueblo. Public Health encourages people to speak with their healthcare provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated.
Common side effects from the flu shot include:
- soreness, redness, tenderness, or swelling where the shot was given
- low-grade fever
- headache
- muscle aches
Contact your doctor if you feel flu-like symptoms:
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue
- fever
You can learn more about influenza prevention at PublicHealth.org.
