The state is encouraging folks to get these pictures to assist hospitals.
COLORADO, USA — Fewer Coloradans have gotten their flu pictures this yr in comparison with final yr, and now, the state is encouraging folks to get these pictures to assist hospitals.
The Colorado Division of Public Well being and Setting (CDPHE) stated 1.8 million Coloradans had acquired their flu shot by this time final yr. That is 200,000 greater than the quantity thus far this yr.
CDPHE Immunization Department Chief Heather Roth stated it is too early to inform if fewer folks will get the shot this yr or in the event that they’re ready a bit longer.
Roth stated 2020 was a record-breaking yr for Colorado in the case of flu pictures.
“So I am unsure we will take it as baseline, however we at all times like to enhance yr to yr,” she stated.
In response to state information, 36 folks have been hospitalized with the flu in Colorado since Oct. 3–and 19 of these had been final week.
“Our hospital techniques are stretched proper now, and getting the flu vaccine is one easy step that we will all take as Coloradans to guard our well being care system and provides our well being care employees a break whereas they proceed to handle the results of COVID hospitalizations,” she stated.
Roth stated folks could have merely forgotten to get the shot, or they’re extra targeted on their COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
“It is not too late to get your flu vaccine,” she stated. “There’s loads of flu vaccine obtainable. The availability is nice and there are loads of suppliers throughout the state that can provide it.”
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