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The memorial for Lluvia Espinoza Morales (credit: CBS)

Memorial Grows For Longmont Girl Who Died Mysteriously

Investigators had to don protective suits as they are tried to determine what killed a 6-year-old girl in Longmont Monday morning.

2013/02/19

An image from the scene (credit: Longmont Times-Call)

Police Investigate Mysterious Death Of 6-Year-Old Longmont Girl

Investigators had to don protective suits as they are trying to determine what killed a 6-year-old girl in Longmont Monday morning.

2013/02/18

Take Everyday Steps To Avoid Coming Down With The Flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the vaccination is the number one defense against the flu, but there also steps people can take every day to avoid the aches and pains of influenza.

2013/02/06

Flu Cases Still On The Rise In Colorado

New numbers out on Friday show that even though influenza cases seem to be leveling off in parts of the country, in Colorado they are still on the rise.

2013/01/26

A person donating blood at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland (credit: CBS)

CU Health System Running ‘Extremely Low’ On Blood Donations

The University of Colorado Health System says their blood bank donations are down. In fact, they say it’s one of the worst years they’ve seen.

2013/01/15

Colorado Reports 2 More Flu-Related Child Deaths

Two more children have died from flu in Colorado, bringing the total this season to four pediatric deaths.

2013/01/15

With Flu Activity High Across Nation, Some Question Vaccine’s Effectiveness

With the influenza season arriving early, many are questioning the effectiveness of the flu vaccine.

2013/01/14

Blood Shortage Could Be Indirectly Tied To The Flu

The Garth Englund Blood Center in Northern Colorado says it’s having a critical shortage of blood.

2013/01/14

Flu Widespread In Colorado, Expected To Grow

The flu started early this winter and it includes a strain that really takes a toll on folks.

2013/01/11

How’s That Flu Shot Working For You?

You can’t help missing the reports: there is flu everywhere in Colorado. And you really can’t avoid knowing about the flu if you or a loved one have gotten nailed with this nasty bug.

2013/01/11