Care for Influenza at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Influenza at University of Colorado Hospital?
The Infectious Disease Group Practice at University of Colorado Hospital is nationally recognized. Our doctors are board-certified and conduct groundbreaking research. In addition, our multidisciplinary care team has experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of infectious diseases, including influenza. And we offer patients access to the latest treatments.
What is Influenza?
Influenza (“the flu”) is caused by the influenza virus. It infects the respiratory tract, affecting the nose, throat and lungs. The flu can cause severe illness and life-threaning complications, like bacterial pneumonia and dehydration. It can also cause chronic medical condititions to worsen.
Influenza symptoms include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Headache
- Body aches
- Fatigue
- Congestion
- Sore throat
Each flu season varies. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that each year in the Unites States, approximately:
- 5 to 20 percent of people get the flu
- 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications
- Roughly 36,000 people die from complications of the flu. Young children, the elderly and people with chronic medical conditions are more likely to develop serious complicatons.
Additional Influenza Resources
Centers for Disease Control influenza page