Source: News First 5

You may have seen a few signs the flu season is on the horizon. Some pharmacies around southern Colorado have the flu shot available now. Not everyone plans to get one.

"I just tend to be a healthy individual, and I never seem to get things," explains Dave Urban.

"No, I'm not going to get a flu shot this year. The children get one because they're more out in the public. I don't get one. It doesn't agree with me," says Mary Beddoe.

Health experts remind us, that d… Click to Read More

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Source: News First 5

You never know when an emergency might strike you or your family. September is National Preparedness Month and with snow just a month or two away it's important to be ready for the worst.

"In the case of a blizzard, often times they (rescue crews) can't respond. It's very difficult for them to get anywhere fast," says Jennifer Mariano with the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross.

The Red Cross recommends you have enough to survive for 3 days without any outside help. … Click to Read More

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Source: NBC

Now that you've rid your refrigerator of suspect eggs, here's another recall to check out.

Deli meat sold at Wal-Mart is being recalled because of a possible listeria contamination. The meat was sold here in Colorado and nationwide.

The meat was marketed under the Marketside Grab and Go brand, including ham, salami, roast beef and pepperoni.

Here are the details:

• "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches BLACK FOREST HAM With Natural Juices Coated with Caramel … Click to Read More

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Source: News First 5

A fast moving storm, moved through southern Colorado Monday afternoon.

The sudden downpour made work difficult for crews working to clean up a holding pond near 19th and Dale in Colorado Springs. Both a small bulldozer and front loader were stuck up to their axles.

Source: News First 5

A mandatory boil order remains in effect for the Mountain Mutual Water Company in Teller County.

Test results received yesterday showed e-coli readings above safe levels.

Results today show safe levels. However, the boil order remains in effect as a precaution.

E-coli is found in animal feces and can cause illness in humans.

Mountain Mutual Water Company operates the central water system for Cripple Creek Mountain Estates. About 300 homes are served by the w… Click to Read More

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