Flu Watch for Montana
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Health officials: One third of population could get flu
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)
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Montanans urged to get flu shots
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)
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3 flu clinics throughout Flathead County
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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Pharmacies can now give flu vaccinations to minors
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.
Since the last legislative session (More) • Video (1)
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New Montana flu vaccination law taking effect
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)
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Flu clinics coming to the Flathead
Posted 1:56 PM 9/28/2011 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center
KALISPELL- The start of flu season in Montana is just around the corner and Flathead health officials are announcing a series of clinics to help ward off influenza this year.
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and older with the Flathead City-County Health (More)
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Flu shot season is here!
Posted 5:13 PM 9/26/2011 by Katy Harris (KAJ News)
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 (More) • Video (1)
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Flu shots for veterans offered at Fort Harrison
Posted 6:37 AM 9/20/2011 by Evan Weborg (KXLH Helena)
HELENA- Flu season is almost here, and starting today, veterans who are enrolled with the VA can begin taking preventative measures with free flu shots at the VA hospital in Helena.
Registered nurse Katie Temple tells us the myth that flu shots can get you sick is simply not true and that (More)
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More flu vaccine expected this year
Posted 8:42 PM 8/18/2011 by Caitlin Hagan (CNN)
(CNN) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention anticipate more doses of the seasonal influenza vaccine will be available during this year's flu season compared to last year's.
"We are anticipating 166 million or so are likely to be produced this year, compared to 157 million last (More)
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Butte academy closed due to the flu
Posted 12:15 PM 3/21/2011 by Melanie Yuill (KXLF Butte)
BUTTE- Capstone Christian Academy in Butte is closed for the next couple of days due to the flu.
Monday only four of their 45 students showed up to school, according to Principal Healey Apted. She says she isn't sure exactly how many of the schools students are sick with the flu since some (More)
