Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Wednesday October 7th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, and then a quick summary of other important things happening in our state. Today our focus is on the one thing health leaders across Colorado want you to do right now - get a flu shot!

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we’re going back to October 7th, 1863 when prominent Utes signed a treaty in Conejos County - one that intended to prevent conflict before it started by renouncing Ute claims to Colorado Territory east of the Continental Divide. To some Utes, the notion of ceding their easternmost claims to protect the Rocky Mountains’ western slope seemed sensible.

 

Now, today’s feature story.

Health officials are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this year to limit the strain on hospitals from a potential flu-coronavirus double whammy.

Last year, only about 50% of all adults and 70% of kids in Colorado got vaccinated against the flu. 

We’ve got Colorado Sun Reporter John Ingold joining us today to walk us through everything - from what we can expect from this year’s flu season, to where you can get vaccinated. So, John, let’s jump right in here - what do people need to know about getting a flu shot this year?

So, for everyone listening you can find this guide on ColoradoSun.com. And John, can you explain why it’s so important to get a shot this year in particular?

And do you know if we’re expecting there to be a bad flu season this year?

And finally, is there any concern that there’s not going to be enough flu vaccine to go around?

Thanks so much for joining, John. And again - if you’re listening and want to learn more about where you can get vaccinated visit the full story on our website.

Flu season can kick off in the state as early as November, so health officials say this month is the critical time to get your shot. 

The clock’s ticking!

Thanks for listening. Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:


The state’s current constitution states that “every citizen” of the U.S. who is 18 or older, has state residency and is registered to vote can participate in elections. Amendment 76 seeks to change that language to “only a citizen.” With further inspection, one detail stands out - Amendment 76 would limit all voting in the state to those who are 18 years of age or older. 

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Boulder director Jeff Orlowski hopes viewers of “The Social Dilemma” will fuel a campaign to force Facebook, Google, Twitter and others toward a more humane business model, or enlist lawmakers to better regulate the social media giants.

 

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People experiencing homelessness filed a federal lawsuit on Monday seeking to stop Denver from clearing their encampments around the city, saying the operations violate their constitutional rights and also raise the risk of the spreading the coronavirus.

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A small plane crashed near Telluride, killing newlyweds from Florida.

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Coronavirus transmissions among younger Coloradans have slowed in the past week, but state health officials are now worried about the spread of the disease among older people as the number of hospitalizations grows to its highest level since late July.

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow.

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Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Wednesday October 7th, and we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, and then a quick summary of other important things happening in our state. Today our focus is on the one thing health leaders across Colorado want you to do right now - get a flu shot!
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we&rsquo;re going back to October 7th, 1863 when prominent Utes signed a treaty in Conejos County - one that intended to prevent conflict before it started by renouncing Ute claims to Colorado Territory east of the Continental Divide. To some Utes, the notion of ceding their easternmost claims to protect the Rocky Mountains&rsquo; western slope seemed sensible.
&nbsp;
Now, today&rsquo;s feature story.
Health officials are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this year to limit the strain on hospitals from a potential flu-coronavirus double whammy.
Last year, only about 50% of all adults and 70% of kids in Colorado<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/coverage-1920estimates.htm"> got vaccinated against the flu</a>.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ve got Colorado Sun Reporter John Ingold joining us today to walk us through everything - from what we can expect from this year&rsquo;s flu season, to where you can get vaccinated. So, John, let&rsquo;s jump right in here - what do people need to know about getting a flu shot this year?
So, for everyone listening you can find this guide on ColoradoSun.com. And John, can you explain why it&rsquo;s so important to get a shot this year in particular?
And do you know if we&rsquo;re expecting there to be a bad flu season this year?
And finally, is there any concern that there&rsquo;s not going to be enough flu vaccine to go around?
Thanks so much for joining, John. And again - if you&rsquo;re listening and want to learn more about where you can get vaccinated visit the full story on our website.
Flu season can kick off in the state as early as November, so health officials say this month is the critical time to get your shot.&nbsp;
The clock&rsquo;s ticking!
Thanks for listening. Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:
 The state&rsquo;s current constitution states that &ldquo;every citizen&rdquo; of the U.S. who is 18 or older, has state residency and is registered to vote can participate in elections. Amendment 76 seeks to change that language to &ldquo;only a citizen.&rdquo; With further inspection, one detail stands out - Amendment 76 would limit all voting in the state to those who are 18 years of age or older.&nbsp;
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Boulder director Jeff Orlowski hopes viewers of &ldquo;The Social Dilemma&rdquo; will fuel a campaign to force Facebook, Google, Twitter and others toward a more humane business model, or enlist lawmakers to better regulate the social media giants.
&nbsp;
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People experiencing homelessness filed a federal lawsuit on Monday seeking to stop Denver from clearing their encampments around the city, saying the operations violate their constitutional rights and also raise the risk of the spreading the coronavirus.
-
A small plane crashed near Telluride, killing newlyweds from Florida.
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Coronavirus transmissions among younger Coloradans have slowed in the past week, but state health officials are now worried about the spread of the disease among older people as the number of hospitalizations grows to its highest level since late July.
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>.&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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