Influenza (flu)

Handwashing video for youth

Weekly Colorado Flu Report

Influenza confirmed in Pueblo County November 2017

The best way to protect against the flu is to get a flu shot each year. For flu vaccine, contact your doctor, pharmacy, or grocery store. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone get a flu vaccine each year as soon as it is available. Anyone six months and older is encouraged to receive the vaccine, including pregnant women. If all healthy individuals receive a flu shot, those unable to receive a flu shot will be more protected.

Tips to help stop the spread of germs at home, work, and school:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or a sleeve.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water to help protect yourself from germs. If soap and water are not available use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.

For additional Flu Information visit the following links

Flu Season Information:

• 2017-2018 Flu Fact Sheet

  • Influenza (Flu)

• Information for Health Care Providers

• Frequently Asked Questions about 2017-2018 Flu

• Flu Q&A 

• Preventing the flu

• Good health habits to stop germs

• People at high risk

• Parents with young children

• Travelers

• Myths about the flu vaccine

• Treatments - If you get the flu

• Caring for a sick person

• The 2015-2016 flu season

For Schools and Childcare Providers:

• General information

• Clean and disinfect

• Handwashing