10 Simple Places in Montana This Bug Might Be Found

With 2025 underway, Mother Nature in Big Sky Country has decided that we really do need to have some winter weather.  Storms have been bringing much needed snowpack to our mountains and allows us to try out a new snowblower.

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But with that fluffy white stuff also comes the cold.  Both as a temperature and also as an affliction.  Cold and flu season is upon us in Montana.

Taking Care of Your Health in Montana Cold Weather

For the most part, I think Montana residents know how to deal with the cold.  Unfortunately, it means that even knowing the do's and don'ts of our health, we also realize we have to be out in the elements.

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Being out and about might be the reason that you can't seem to kick that cold as of yet though.  And certain areas are bigger collectors of flu that you might want to try and avoid over the next couple of months.

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Influenza Cases on the Rise in Montana During Current "Flu Season"

According to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, the current flu season began in September 2024 and will end in May of 2025.  As of now, MDHHS reports that:

  • Over 2000 cases reported during current season
  • 115 Hospitalizations due to influenza
  • 4 Deaths due to influenza

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Check our gallery below for 10 places that might need to be avoided during the flu season.

10 Places to Not Be During the Cold and Flu Season to Stay Healthy

Sometimes it is unavoidable to not attend some events or use certain facilities. But limiting the time you do spend there can help keep the flu bug at bay. Here are 10 places that Eat This, Not That says are the biggest culprits of "most likely to catch at".

Gallery Credit: JD Knight

Tips To Prevent The Flu

Flu prevention is key to protecting yourself and others. Get vaccinated today!

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