(Montana) State health officials are reminding Montanans to take precautions to protect against influenza infection.
Montana is currently experiencing widespread influenza activity, with cases and outbreaks reported in 96% of counties around the state. Between Sept. 29, 2024 and Feb. 1, 2025, there were 5,791 confirmed cases of influenza, 317 influenza-related hospitalizations, and 16 influenza-associated deaths reported to the Department of Public Health and Human Services
DPHHS says V=vaccination remains the best form of protection against serious outcomes of influenza infection, such as hospitalization or death due to infection.
