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• Florence school looking for viral outbreak cause Play Video

  March 15, 2012 10:03 PM

  FLORENCE- Crews are ready to give the Florence Carlton School a complete "top to bottom" check as they try to isolate an outbreak of "Acute Gastroenteritis", more commonly known as the stomach flu, that has prompted officials to close Florence Carlton School until at least Monday. Students from kindergarten... more »

• Community Medical Center implements mask policy

  December 19, 2011 2:25 PM

  MISSOULA- Community Medical Center has started up an influenza mask policy. Employees at Missoula's CMC are not required to have a flu vaccination as a term of employment, but if they haven't received their shot then they must wear a mask within six feet of patients. CMC Infection... more »

• Flu shots a bit less painful in the Flathead Play Video

  December 8, 2011 7:26 PM

  KALISPELL- A new needle that injects just under the skin, instead of deep into muscle tissue, made its debut at a free flu vaccination clinic in Kalispell. The Intradermal Influenza Vaccination is given with the latest delivery style of needles, with a short needle that feels like a quick... more »

• Flu gone, but not forgotten in western Montana Play Video

  November 28, 2011 5:41 PM

  MISSOULA - Two years ago mass immunization clinics became a frequent site across Western Montana and throughout the country, as health professionals scrambled to contain a major outbreak of the H1N1 virus, an especially strong variant of influenza. Clinics were set up in Missoula, Kalispell and other parts of... more »

• Flu shots to be offered at Flathead County

  November 18, 2011 6:12 PM

  KALISPELL- Although no cases of flu or influenza have been seen in Flathead County yet, County Health Department Director Joe Russell said they want you to be proactive before the season starts. This year's vaccine has three different strains of influenza, including the most recent protection against H1N1 or... more »

• Flu shot season is here! Play Video

  September 26, 2011 7:13 PM

  KALISPELL- It's not flu season yet but it is that time of year to start thinking of getting your flu vaccination and Montana typically won't until January or February. Health providers are saying now is the time to get immunized against the flu. Children and senior citizens are especially encouraged... more »

• More H1N1 cases confirmed in Montana

  April 8, 2010 6:44 PM

  HELENA - Two Gallatin County residents have been diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, according to the Gallatin City-County Health Department. The illnesses have been confirmed by the state public health lab. Two other cases of H1N1 have been confirmed in Montana this week, one in Madison County and another one... more »

• Residents urged to get H1N1 shot

  April 3, 2010 5:07 PM

  FORT BENTON - The Chouteau County Department of Public Health is reporting a lack in those vaccinated against H1N1. Officials say that only 732 people have received the shot, which is roughly 10% of the county's population. However, reports show the majority of children in the county are fully... more »

• Millions of H1N1 vaccines expiring

  April 1, 2010 7:52 PM

  BILLINGS - Despite months of warnings and millions in taxpayer dollars, less than half of the 229 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine have been administered nationwide, leaving an estimated 71.5 million doses that will be thrown out if they are not used before they expire. In Yellowstone County 1,000... more »

• Take advantage of H1N1 vaccine supply

  March 9, 2010 3:41 PM

  HELENA - State health officials are urging Montanans to take advantage of the ample H1N1 vaccine supply which is still available in the state. Montanans who have not been immunized or previously diagnosed with H1N1 influenza should get vaccinated according to the Department of Public Health and Human Services.... more »

• H1N1 vaccine offered in Great Falls

  February 14, 2010 4:57 PM

  GREAT FALLS - The Cascade City Health Department offered something that maybe wasn't on some shoppers lists in Great Falls, the H1N1 vaccine. The department brought two nurses and 300 doses of vaccine to the Holiday Village Mall to offer shoppers an opportunity to get protected from the flu... more »

• Flathead stomach flu investigated

  February 5, 2010 10:38 PM

  KALISPELL- Flathead Health Department officials report that a group of 15 people came down with a stomach flu this week. They say the group all ate together at a Kalispell restaurant, but after investigating, cleared it as a cause of the illness. Flathead City-County Health Department Director Joe... more »

• H1N1 reminder issued in the Flathead Play Video

  February 3, 2010 9:50 AM

  The H1N1 virus seems to be dying out in Northwest Montana, but health experts say it's far from gone. "If you haven't had the disease and you haven't been vaccinated, then it's most likely that you may end up getting the disease at some point because there is a... more »

• H1N1 cases on decline in Missoula County Play Video

  January 21, 2010 3:19 PM

  Health officials say that H1N1 and other influenza-like illnesses are taking a nose dive in the New Year. Greg Oliver with the Missoula City County Health Department says H1N1 hit hard in 2009 and is declining by the minute. "We probably saw the major peak in October and... more »

• H1N1 clinic slated for Ravalli County

  January 20, 2010 10:35 AM

  The Ravalli County Public Health Department has announced that they will be holding another H1N1 vaccination clinic. The event is set for Sunday, January 24 th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, which is located at 125 North Second Street in Hamilton. The vaccine... more »

• Supreme court orders stop to Missoula jail flu policy

  December 30, 2009 8:35 AM

  The state's highest court is blocking a Missoula County policy which had been preventing inmates from having in person visits in an effort to prevent the spread of the flu. The ruling, which was handed down late last week, stems from a request by the Office of the State... more »

• H1N1 booster clinic set

  November 24, 2009 7:32 PM

  If you have had children vaccinated against the H1N1 flu, it may be time to get a booster. On Tuesday, the Unified Health Command announced it's set up a booster clinic for children under nine, who have already received the vaccine. The clinic is set for Saturday, December 19th, from... more »

• Two die from flu in Wyoming

  November 19, 2009 9:47 AM

  Two more flu related deaths have been reported in Wyoming. The Wyoming Department of Health says an adult male from Natrona County, with underlying health conditions, died in late October. An adult male from Park county died last week. Neither case was specifically linked to the H1-N1 virus.... more »

• Round five of H1N1 vaccinations

  November 16, 2009 7:37 AM

  Yellowstone County residents are getting another chance to receive the H1N1 vaccine Monday. River-Stone Health is holding it's fifth walk-in clinic for people who are in the priority group. River-Stone Health officials say 1,500 doses will be given out Monday afternoon. The H1N1 vaccination clinic starts at 1PM at the... more »

• Seasonal flu vaccine shortage, H1N1 clinic set for Monday

  November 13, 2009 8:39 PM

  Limited H1N1 vaccine supplies have gotten a lot of attention this fall, but now, the lack of seasonal vaccinations is starting to raise concerns. Typically, seasonal flu vaccinations start being given to patients mid to late October through January. Now, halfway through November the vaccine supply remains scarce.... more »