Here's a way many people didn't want to start 2017, with the flu. Unfortunately, reports of the flu both in Mesa County and around Colorado have increased this month.
Ebola may be grabbing all the headlines, but the virus we’re all far more likely to catch and get seriously ill from is one that’s very preventable: the flu.
As the weather cools, people start getting sick more often. Combine that with the late season rain and we have a combination of allergies in addition to all the other typical seasonal illnesses. A search for an answer to why when you're sick your body shivers, turned up all kinds of interesting facts about that and a whole lot more.
The Mesa County Health Department is reporting a steady increase in local flu activity and says there it’s not too late to get your flu shot.
Today you can get your flu shot at the Mesa County Service Building at 200 South Spruce Street until 5pm...
With the number of reported cases of flu continuing to rise and the increased demand for the flu vaccine, the Mesa County Health Department is hosting two no-appointment flu shot clinics.