COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Coloradans are keeping up with their flu shots. In Colorado, October through March is considered flu season. State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy says every year is a little bit different, but so far, influenza immunization numbers are looking familiar.

“We're really probably in the same ballpark of what we would typically see for influenza vaccination numbers for this fall so far," Herlihy said.

Herlihy says Colorado is ahead of 2024 flu immunizations by about 6,600 doses. The same cannot be said for COVID-19 immunizations.

“We’re actually a little bit behind this year compared to last year," Herlihy said. "Interestingly, if you look back at 2023, we’re ahead of where we were in 2023.”

New data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Env

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