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May 24, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County since the last update. We ended the season at 233 hospitalizations between 10/01/17 – 06/03/18.
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New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (5/3/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 233
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 81%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 14 – 13 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
May 24, 2018 Flu Update
Zero hospitalizations were reported in Mesa County since the last update.
The Mesa County Influenza Dashboard provides an opportunity to interact with data on flu in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (5/3/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 233
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 81%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 14 – 13 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
May 17, 2018 Flu Update
No new hospitalization reported this week in Mesa County. Our season total remains at 233.
The Mesa County Influenza Dashboard provides an opportunity to interact with data on flu in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (5/3/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 233
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 81%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 14 – 13 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
May 10, 2018 Flu Update
One new hospitalization reported since last week.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (5/3/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 233
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 81%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 14 – 13 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
May 3, 2018 Flu Update
There have been six new hospitalizations in Mesa County since the last update. It’s important to remember that influenza season runs through the end of May.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (4/19/18): 6
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 232
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 81%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
April 19, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations were reported in Mesa County. We are still receiving reports of positive influenza tests, indicating flu is still circulating within the community.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (4/13/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 226
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
April 13, 2018 Flu Update
Two hospitalizations have been reported in Mesa County since the April 5 update.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (4/5/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 226
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
April 5, 2018 Flu Update
Two hospitalizations have been reported in Mesa County since the March 29 update.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/29/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 224
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 29, 2018 Flu Update
Four additional hospitalizations have been reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/22/18): 4
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 222
Age range: 1-101 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 22, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/21/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 218
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 21, 2018 Flu Update
Two new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County since last update. One was from last week with delayed reporting, however.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/20/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 218
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 20, 2018 Flu Update
No new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. Mesa County total for the flu season remains at 216.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/19/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 216
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 19, 2018 Flu Update
One new influenza hospitalization reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/16/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 216
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 16, 2018 Flu Update
One new influenza hospitalization reported in Mesa County since yesterday for a season total of 215.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/15/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 215
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 15, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/14/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 214
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 14, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/13/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 214
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 13, 2018 Flu Update
Two new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/12/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 214
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 12, 2018 Flu Update
Four new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. That brings our total to 212 hospitalizations for the 2017-18 flu season.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/9/18): 4
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 212
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 53%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 9, 2018 Flu Update
Four new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County since yesterday for a season total of 208.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/8/18): 4
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 208
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 8, 2018 Flu Update
No new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. Our total remains at 204.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/7/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 204
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 7, 2018 Flu Update
One new hospitalization reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/6/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 204
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 6, 2018 Flu Update
One new hospitalization reported in Mesa County. We continue to see both type A and B strains of influenza hospitalize Mesa County residents.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/5/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 203
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 5, 2018 Flu Update
Eight new hospitalizations were reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/2/18): 8
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 202
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 2, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations have been reported in Mesa County.
The Mesa County Influenza Data Dashboard provides an opportunity to interact with data on flu in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (3/1/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 194
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
March 1, 2018 Flu Update
There have been two additional hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/28/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 194
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 28, 2018 Flu Update
There have been two additional hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/27/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 192
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 27, 2018 Flu Update
One new hospitalization reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/26/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 190
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 26, 2018 Flu Update
Five new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. Both Type A and B influenza viruses are causing hospitalizations in the county.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/23/18): 5
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 189
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 23, 2018 Flu Update
One new hospitalization reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/22/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 184
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 22, 2018 Flu Update
Two new hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. Those older than 55 continue to be most at risk of hospitalization.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/21/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 183
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 21, 2018 Flu Update
Three new hospitalizations have been reported since the last update. Three out of our last four hospitalizations have occurred in children under the age of 18.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/20/18): 3
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 181
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 56%
Percent 55 years old or older: 85%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 20, 2018 Flu Update
Four new hospitalizations since the last update. 86% of those hospitalized have been 55 or older.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/16/18): 4
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 178
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 86%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 16, 2018 Flu Update
No new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County (our total remains at 174). We’ve exceeded the number of hospitalizations reported in Mesa County during the 2016-17 season (168).
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/15/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 174
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 50%
Percent 55 years old or older: 76%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 15, 2018 Flu Update
Four new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County bringing us to a season total of 174. We’ve exceeded the number of hospitalizations reported in Mesa County during the 2016-17 season (168). Two new flu outbreaks reported, both in long-term care facilities.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/14/18): 4
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 174
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 50%
Percent 55 years old or older: 76%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 13 — 12 in long-term care facilities; 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 14, 2018 Flu Update
Eight new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. We’ve exceeded the number of hospitalizations reported in Mesa County during the 2016-17 season (168).
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/13/18): 8
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 170
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 51%
Percent 55 years old or older: 78%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 11 — 10 in long-term care facilities. 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 13, 2018 Flu Update
Two new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/12/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 162
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 82%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 11 — 10 in long-term care facilities. 1 outbreak has been reported at a detention facility in Mesa County.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 12, 2018 Flu Update
One new influenza hospitalization reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/9/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 160
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 54%
Percent 55 years old or older: 83%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 10 — All in long-term care facilities. The outbreak reported in a school did not receive an outbreak number from Colorado Department of Health and Environment and is not being counted in our outbreak total.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 9, 2018 Flu Update
No new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/8/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 163
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 10 — 9 in long-term care facilities, 1 in a school.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 8, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new hospitalizations have been reported in Mesa County.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/7/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 163
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 10 — 9 in long-term care facilities, 1 in a school.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 7, 2018 Flu Update
Two new hospitalizations have been reported in Mesa County. No shortages reported at area hospitals. We have had one additional influenza outbreak reported at a long-term care facility.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/6/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 164
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 55%
Percent 55 years old or older: 84%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 10 — 9 in long-term care facilities, 1 in a school.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 6, 2018 Flu Update
Zero new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. No shortages reported at area hospitals.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/5/18): 0
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 156
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 57%
Percent 55 years old or older: 86%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Hospital status: MCPH continues to monitor hospital inpatient numbers, antiviral stock and the potential for supply shortages. At this time, supply of staff and resources are able to meet demand. We’re only seeing an infrequent delay in the shipment of some supplies due to regional and national shortages.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 9 — 8 in long-term care facilities, 1 in a school.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 5, 2018 Flu Update
Two new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. No shortages reported at area hospitals.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/2/18): 2
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 156
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 57%
Percent 55 years old or older: 86%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Hospital status: MCPH continues to monitor hospital inpatient numbers, antiviral stock and the potential for supply shortages. At this time, supply of staff and resources are able to meet demand. We’re only seeing an infrequent delay in the shipment of some supplies due to regional and national shortages.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 9 — 8 in long-term care facilities, 1 in a school.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 3, 2018 Flu Update
One new influenza hospitalization has been reported in Mesa County. No shortages reported at area hospitals.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (2/1/18): 1
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 154
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 58%
Percent 55 years old or older: 87%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
There has been 1 pediatric death reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Hospital status: MCPH continues to monitor hospital inpatient numbers, antiviral stock and the potential for supply shortages. At this time, supply of staff and resources are able to meet demand. We’re only seeing an infrequent delay in the shipment of some supplies due to regional and national shortages.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 9 — 8 in long-term care facilities, 1 in a school.
Regional Flu Activity
Feb. 2, 2018 Flu Update
Six new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. No shortages reported at area hospitals.
New flu hospitalizations reported since last update (1/31/18): 6
Number of flu hospitalizations since 10/1/17: 153
Age range: 1-98 years
Median age: 73 years
Percent female: 58%
Percent 55 years old or older: 87%
Number of pediatric flu deaths this flu season in Mesa County: 0
One pediatric death was reported in the state but it was not in the West or Northwest Region.
Number of influenza outbreaks this flu season: 8 — all in long-term care facilities.
Hospital status: MCPH continues to monitor hospital inpatient numbers, antiviral stock and the potential for supply shortages. At this time, supply of staff and resources are able to meet demand. We’re only seeing an infrequent delay in the shipment of some supplies due to regional and national shortages.
Regional Flu Activity
Jan. 31, 2018 Flu Update
Two new influenza hospitalizations reported in Mesa County. Eight outbreaks reported this season, all at long-term care facilities. No shortages reported at area hospitals. See detailed information regarding flu in Mesa County below.
Regional Flu Activity
