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Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An El Paso County child died from the flu, bringing the total of pediatric flu deaths in the state to four, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Colorado health officials reporting an increased in flu influenza across the state.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Health officials report Colorado's first confirmed case of influenza of the season in Mesa County.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  El Paso County Health Department officials said two infants have been hospitalized with the flu in the county.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Colorado and Wyoming are middle-of-the-pack in a national review of how well states are prepared for a widespread medical emergency.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released the new toll Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009  Health officials say at least 14 people have died from swine flu in Colorado this season, including six who were age 18 or younger.

Friday, July 31, 2009  “This second confirmed case of H1N1 influenza in Pueblo is not a surprise. It is time for people to prepare their families, home and work for a possible stronger surge of the virus in the fall,” stated Jody Carrillo, director of the Disease Prevention and Emergency Preparedness division at the Pueblo City-County Health Department.

Monday, April 27, 2009  Get educated about swine flu! Here is a list of answers for frequently asked questions about the disease.