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  • H1N1 pandemic may be over

    June 1, 2010

    The H1N1 flu outbreak we've heard so much about last year could be declared officially over on Tuesday. An expert panel that advises the World Health Organization will meet Tuesday morning to decide if the pandemic has ended, or if it's still in force. Lab tests have confirmed... more »

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  • H1N1 comeback concerns voiced

    May 7, 2010

    BOZEMAN - The H1N1 influenza hasn't been a problem around the state of Montana lately, but there's no telling when it could make a comeback. Federal health officials are worried... more »
  • More H1N1 cases confirmed in Montana

    April 8, 2010

    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. ... more »
  • Residents urged to get H1N1 shot

    April 3, 2010

    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... more »
  • Millions of H1N1 vaccines expiring

    April 1, 2010

    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... more »
  • H1N1 reported in Fergus County

    March 22, 2010

    Montana has seen its first H1N1 flu case in nine weeks. The case was confirmed in Fergus County by the state lab at the Department of Public Health & Human Services.... more »
  • Take advantage of H1N1 vaccine supply

    March 9, 2010

    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... more »
  • Thwarting the flu one shot at a time

    February 23, 2010

    MISSOULA - You might just get 'one shot' at getting vaccinated against the flu next year. The Centers for Disease control is considering creating a vaccine that includes the seasonal... more »
  • H1N1 vaccine offered in Great Falls

    February 14, 2010

    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... more »
  • H1N1 reminder issued in the Flathead Play Video

    February 3, 2010

    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,... more »
  • CMC eases some H1N1 visitation restrictions Play Video

    January 22, 2010

    Officials with Community Medical Center Women's Services in Missoula have eased some visitation restrictions that have been in place for the past several months. The Labor and Delivery visitor restriction... more »
  • H1N1 cases on decline in Missoula County Play Video

    January 21, 2010

    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... more »
  • H1N1 clinic slated for Ravalli County

    January 20, 2010

    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... more »
  • H1N1 shots administered in Billings

    January 17, 2010

    Several Billings area residents lined up on Saturday to get the H1N1 flu vaccine as RiverStone Health held its fourth H1N1 clinic at the Rimrock Mall. The vaccine is available to... more »
  • Riverstone Health employees fired

    January 14, 2010

    BILLINGS - RiverStone Health recently let go some of its employees because they refused to get the H1N1 vaccination. RiverStone officials now say that's a violation of company policy, but... more »
  • H1N1 clinic attracts shoppers in Billings

    December 29, 2009

    BILLINGS - Shoppers lined up for more than bargains Monday at the Rimrock Mall. The first of three H1N1 vaccination clinics happened Monday, instead of at the Shrine Auditorium where previous... more »
  • More H1N1 vaccinations given in Billings

    December 15, 2009

    Over 1,000 people stood in short lines to get their H1N1 vaccination in Billings on Monday. RiverStone Health officials say they administered 1,053 doses of the vaccine to the general... more »
  • H1N1 flu vaccine clinic in Great Falls on Friday open to all

    December 11, 2009

    The Cascade City-County Health Department will have a vaccination clinic open to all residents on Friday, December 18th. It will be held at the Montana ExpoPark's Trades & Industries building from... more »
  • 18 Montanans have died of swine flu

    December 11, 2009

    HELENA, Mont. (AP) - State health officials are recommending that local and tribal health departments expand access to swine flu vaccine to the general public. Several county health departments have... more »
  • Visitation restrictions still in effect at Benefis

    December 10, 2009

    Visiting restrictions at Benefis Health System remain in effect despite a decline in H1N1 cases. "We are seeing fewer cases of H1N1, but it is still with us and we're... more »
  • H1N1 clinic held in Billings

    December 9, 2009

    Tuesday was another day of short lines and a short wait today at the seventh H1N1 walk-in clinic in Billings. RiverStone Health hosted another H1N1 vaccine clinic for people in... more »
  • H1N1 clinic to be held in Butte

    December 9, 2009

    Butte-Silver Bow Health Department will be holding a public H1N1 vaccine clinic Friday, Dec. 11. The clinic will run from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at East Middle School cafeteria.... more »
  • H1N1 scam making the rounds

    December 3, 2009

    The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned the state about fraudulent e-mails referencing a CDC sponsored State... more »
  • MT receives largest shipment of H1N1 vaccine to date

    December 2, 2009

    Montana has received its largest shipment of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to date according to the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Over 37,000 doses of vaccine arrived in... more »
  • Number of H1N1 cases appear to be falling

    December 1, 2009

    The number of H1N1 flu infections across the country appears to be dropping. Federal health officials say the number of states reporting widespread flu has dropped from 43 to 32.... more »
  • Billings holding another H1N1 clinic

    November 23, 2009

    Yellowstone County residents are getting another chance to get their H1N1 vaccine on Monday. The Unified Health Command in Billings is hosting its sixth H1N1 walk-in clinic at the Shrine... more »

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