Respiratory Illness | Mesa County

Respiratory illness data, COVID-19, flu, and RSV

Viral respiratory season runs from October through the end of May, typically peaking between December and February.

We track hospitalizations because it shows the severity of the illness in our community.

What we saw locally last respiratory illness season (October 2023 – May 2024).

COVID-19 hospitalizations were lower than the previous year.
Flu hospitalizations remained high but were lower than the previous year
RSV hospitalizations were unusually high and early in the season. Pediatric hospitalizations were also high.

COVID-19

Testing:

COVID-19 PCR tests are available at the Public Health Clinic
Rapid tests through retail stores, Medical Provider offices, and while available, through covidtests.gov

Treatment:

Treatment is available and helps to prevent more severe disease in some populations. Talk to your medical provider.

Flu

Testing:

Flu tests available at the Public Health Clinic and medical provider offices

Treatment:

Treatment is available and helps to prevent more severe disease in some populations. Talk to your medical provider.

RSV

Testing:

RSV tests available at Public Health Clinic, and medical provider offices

Treatment: There is no treatment for RSV beyond supportive care.