Respiratory Illness Monitoring
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Respiratory Illness Monitoring

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Boulder County Respiratory Illness Data

Boulder County Public Health analyzes data to measure respiratory illness in Boulder County. This interactive tool provides an overview of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations in Boulder County for respiratory illnesses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza-Like Illness (ILI)*, and COVID-19, during the respiratory illness season.

*ILI: A category of illnesses that share symptoms with influenza, such as fever, cough, and sore throat, but may be caused by various respiratory pathogens, including flu viruses.

This data is updated weekly on Mondays (Tuesdays during holidays).

Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations

“Rate per 100,000 population” is calculated by dividing the number of hospitalizations by the total population and multiplying by 100,000, allowing easy comparisons across groups or time periods.

The red vertical line indicates a data lag. Data on the right side of the red line is preliminary due to reporting delays.

Emergency Department Visits Data

The emergency department (ED) visit percentage is calculated by dividing illness-specific ED visits by total ED visits for the same period and multiplying by 100. This highlights the relative impact of respiratory illnesses compared to all other ED visits.

Vaccines

Vaccines are the most effective way to protect against flu, COVID, and RSV.

Find an immunization clinic near you.

Vaccines for Adults

During the flu season, adults can receive the vaccine at many locations throughout the county, including most pharmacies. Call the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment at CO HELP at 1-877-462-2911 for locations, dates and times, costs, ages immunized, types of vaccines provided, types of insurance accepted, and if an appointment is required.

Vaccines for Children

Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) Immunization Clinics offer vaccines for clients who meet the following qualifications:

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