As flu & COVID circumstances rise, well being officers urge Montanans to get vaccinated

State well being officers are asking Montanans to guard themselves from the flu and COVID-19 by getting updated on their vaccines. The variety of flu circumstances and hospitalizations is already approaching the everyday common for a complete season.

State well being officers warn that COVID circumstances, hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise, although this present wave is far smaller in comparison with the previous two winters.

Officers are asking Montanans to make an appointment to obtain each their flu shot and to verify they’re updated on the newest COVID vaccine, which protects in opposition to present strains of the virus.