PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) – The first flu death in Colorado this season was reported on Tuesday.

Health officials say a woman in Pueblo died after going to the hospital with flu symptoms.

This flu season is starting about a month earlier than normal. More than 100 people have already been hospitalized across the state with symptoms.

The woman who died was middle-aged. It’s not clear if whether or not she had any other health problems.

(credit: CBS)