/tags/flu Flu en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:25:14 GMT /news/2023-01-10/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-bird-flu-wipes-out-flocks-farm-accused-of-unsafe-conditions Avian Flu is still hitting both commercial egg-producing operations and wild bird populations hard.A mushroom farm in Alamosa owes unpaid wages and faces allegations of unsafe working conditions after declaring bankruptcy and closing. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:25:14 GMT /news/2023-01-10/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-bird-flu-wipes-out-flocks-farm-accused-of-unsafe-conditions /news/2022-12-13/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-avian-flu-the-mosquito-man Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth joins us to talk about the worst avian flu outbreak the state has ever seen and a Metropolitan State University of Denver biology professor who's doing "hands-on" West Nile Virus research with mosquitoes. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:34:37 GMT /news/2022-12-13/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-avian-flu-the-mosquito-man Nikole Robinson Carroll /regional-news/2022-05-10/the-bird-flu-is-killing-more-wild-species-like-geese-ducks-hawks-and-eagles This year’s strain of the bird flu is still killing birds in our region, from poultry to hawks. Officials hope the virus dies out later this summer, but until then, they urge bird owners to use good hygiene practices and to protect the birds from other wild species. Tue, 10 May 2022 21:20:21 GMT /regional-news/2022-05-10/the-bird-flu-is-killing-more-wild-species-like-geese-ducks-hawks-and-eagles Madelyn Beck /health/2022-04-29/colorado-man-first-in-u-s-to-test-positive-for-bird-flu Health officials detected H5N1 influenza – known as avian flu – in the nose of a 40-year-old man who was culling the chickens in Montrose County as part of a prison pre-release work program. Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:11:38 GMT /health/2022-04-29/colorado-man-first-in-u-s-to-test-positive-for-bird-flu Adam Rayes /health/2021-11-05/as-colorados-hospital-beds-fill-up-with-covid-19-patients-health-officials-sound-alarms Almost one-third of hospitals in Colorado are predicting shortages of ICU beds in the week ahead. In a press conference Friday, state COVID incident commander Scott Bookman confirmed hospitals are reaching a breaking point. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:19:40 GMT /health/2021-11-05/as-colorados-hospital-beds-fill-up-with-covid-19-patients-health-officials-sound-alarms Michael de Yoanna /2020-10-27/concerns-linger-as-wildfire-smoke-drags-into-flu-season-and-covid-numbers-swell The deadly coronavirus adds new uncertainties, while a growing body of research shows significant and enduring health risks from wildfire smoke. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:35:53 GMT /2020-10-27/concerns-linger-as-wildfire-smoke-drags-into-flu-season-and-covid-numbers-swell Judy Fahys | InsideClimate °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /2020-07-09/wildfire-season-can-inflame-flu-season-study-suggests This story was powered by America Amplified , a public radio initiative. Lots of wildfire smoke in the summer can lead to more flu outbreaks in the... Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:25:29 GMT /2020-07-09/wildfire-season-can-inflame-flu-season-study-suggests Nate Hegyi, Nate Hegyi /npr-news/2020-01-29/worried-about-catching-the-new-coronavirus-in-the-u-s-flu-is-a-bigger-threat At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:37:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-29/worried-about-catching-the-new-coronavirus-in-the-u-s-flu-is-a-bigger-threat Allison Aubrey /npr-news/2019-12-20/heres-why-you-really-need-a-flu-shot The Internet abounds with myths about the relative risks of flu and flu shots, maybe partly because it's an annual shot and nobody likes needles. Here's the latest on what you might need — and why. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:32:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-12-20/heres-why-you-really-need-a-flu-shot Tara Haelle /npr-news/2019-10-21/get-your-flu-shot-now-doctors-advise-especially-if-youre-pregnant Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are particularly vulnerable to flu complications yet lag the elderly in getting vaccinated. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-10-21/get-your-flu-shot-now-doctors-advise-especially-if-youre-pregnant Patti Neighmond