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Two Montanans die from the flu in Yellowstone County
KTVQ • • health
Key Points:
- Two people in Yellowstone County, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 90s, have died from the flu this season, marking the first flu deaths in the county; neither had received a flu shot.
- Since October 4, Yellowstone County has reported 119 flu cases and 15 hospitalizations, while Montana overall has 76 hospitalizations and 3 deaths related to the flu.
- The CDC classifies Montana's respiratory illness level as "Very Low," but notes a growing number of flu and COVID-19 cases in the state.
- Health officials emphasize the importance of flu prevention, especially for vulnerable groups, and recommend flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as the best protection.
- Additional preventive measures include frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick to help reduce the spread of illness.
