Health officials urge vigilance during severe flu season
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO –There have been 22 hospitalizations in Garfield County this flu season, with 64 percent occurring within the past three weeks. The current influenza season is shaping up nationwide to be one of the most active and potentially deadly in recent years. Federal, state, and local health agencies are urging citizens to be vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves against the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting widespread flu activity in all states other than Hawaii. The CDC reports that, nationwide, there have been 30 pediatric deaths associated with flu as of