The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reports there have been more than 1,400 confirmed cases of influenza this season. A 2018 study showed between 2012 and 2015 adults with a flu vaccine were 82% less likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit for flu-related reasons. MTN News reports in light of the presence of the ...
1st Influenza Death In Montana Reported For 2022
Montana’s first pediatric and first influenza death of the flu season has been confirmed. RiverStone Health in Billings was recently notified of the death of a Yellowstone County child due to influenza. The child had underlying health conditions was not vaccinated against influenza and died on Christmas Eve. In Montana the last flu-relat...
Montana Reports 1st Influenza Case In Over A Year
The Flathead City-County Health Department has confirmed Montana’s first influenza case of the 2021-2022 flu season involving a child from the county. This is the first confirmed flu case in Montana since April of 2020. While state and national influenza activity is currently low, activity tends to peak in December and January. State health of...
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities Exempt From New State Vaccine Law
It’s cold and flu season and on top of the ongoing pandemic people are focusing on who is required to get their COVID-19 vaccine and who isn’t. Montana’s House Bill 702 became law earlier this year and it prevents employers from discriminating based on vaccine status or having an immunity passport. That means all vaccines inc...
Montana Veterans Now Able To Receive Free Flu Shots
The Montana VA Health Care System will kick off the 2021 flu shot season Tuesday across the state. Veterans can receive their free flu shots with walk-in and drive-up flu clinics. Veterans can also to get their free flu shots through primary care appointments or at community locations. The flu vaccine gets updated annually and veterans should ...
Health Officials Warn Of Wave Of Influenza
After a year of zero flu cases being reported the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is now warning Montanans about the risk of a severe flu season. Dr. Seth Cohen with the University of Washington’s School of Medicine has offered a solution. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-16_737.mp3