Posted 7:13 AM 12/19/2011 by Mark Thorsell (KPAX/KAJ Media Center)

MISSOULA- A trio of recently confirmed flu cases in Montana prompted officials with Missoula's Community Medical Center to start-up its influenza mask policy Monday morning.

The move means that all CMC employees must have had their influenza vaccination two weeks prior to the December 19th (More)

Posted 7:13 AM 12/19/2011 by Mark Thorsell (KPAX/KAJ Media Center)

MISSOULA- A trio of recently confirmed flu cases in Montana prompted officials with Missoula's Community Medical Center to start-up its influenza mask policy Monday morning.

The move means that all CMC employees must have had their influenza vaccination two weeks prior to the December 19th (More)

Posted 1:30 PM 12/12/2011 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center

POLSON- Health officials report that the season's first influenza case has been confirmed in Lake County.

The Lake County Health Department reports that according to Montana DPHHS Surveillance Specialist Elton Mosher, a specimen of Influenza A has been identified from a Lake County (More)

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Posted 5:26 PM 12/8/2011 by Katy Harris (KAJ News)

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) • Video (1)

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Posted 8:58 AM 12/2/2011 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center

State health officials report that the season's first two confirmed cases of the flu have been reported in Montana.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reports the two cases have been  identified in Gallatin County.

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Posted 10:29 AM 12/1/2011 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center

KALISPELL- Thanks to a donation Sanofi Pastuer, the Flathead City-County Health Department will hold a community flu clinic, offering free and reduced cost flu vaccine, on Thursday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building.

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Posted 3:41 PM 11/28/2011 by Dennis Bragg (KPAX News)

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.

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Posted 4:12 PM 11/18/2011 by Dax VanFossen (KAJ News)

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 (More)

Posted 4:25 PM 10/28/2011 by Chet Layman (KBZK- Bozeman)

Flu season is upon us and 18 states are already confirming cases of influenza for this year. In Montana, the Department of Health is trying to get the word out about immunization and the dangers of this infectious disease.

Health officials say as many as one third of the population can be (More)

Posted 1:56 PM 10/14/2011 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center

HELENA- State health officials are reminding folks that with flu season is right around the corner it's time to get vaccinated.

Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials caution that the recent cooler weather in the Treasure State will drive people together indoors (More)

Posted 5:54 PM 10/5/2011 by Katy Harris (KAJ News)

KALISPELL- The Flathead County Health Department is not hosting the annual flu shot clinic this year but is offering three flu clinics throughout the valley.

Two clinics will be held Tuesday October 18th with one at the Columbia Falls Veteran's Home and the Whitefish Golden Agers Senior (More)

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Posted 4:42 PM 10/2/2011 by Tara Oster (KPAX News)

MISSOULA- It's just about that time of the year when you might want to start thinking about flu shots. Last year that meant anyone under the age of 18 needed an appointment with a physician to get their shots, but that all changed starting October 1st.

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Posted 7:02 AM 9/29/2011 by News Staff (KXLH Helena)

HELENA- A new state law means that more people will have convenient access to flu vaccinations this season.

New rules take effect on Saturday that allow pharmacists to provide flu shots to people 12 years and older.

The change is the result of passage of Senate Bill 189 by the 2011 (More)