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Flu Cases Increase in Mesa County

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Dec 19, 2012 at 11:53 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 20, 2012 at 9:33 AM MDT

MESA COUNTY, Colo.- Reported cases of the flu have spiked in the Grand Valley.

According to the Mesa County Health Department, officials have seen increased influenza activity in Mesa County including hospitalizations, testing, and outpatient doctor visits.

Influenza begins abruptly with fever, chills, and body aches.

The Mesa County Health Department is offering the seasonal flu vaccine at the Grand Junction office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Residents can get the injectable flu vaccine for $20, or the flu mist for $25.

For more information, call the Mesa County Health Department at (970) 248-6989.

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Disgusted said on Thursday, Dec 20 at 1:33 AM

That's okay, I'll pass on that mercury-laden injectable poison, thanks for asking.

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