MISSOULA — The first death of the 2025-2026 influenza season was reported on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Missoula Public Health (MPH) and the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) confirmed an influenza death in Missoula County.

According to a news release, there have been 234 reported cases of influenza, six hospitalizations and one death in the state of Montana. There have been seven reported cases of influenza in Missoula County since October 5, 2025. You can find more information on the Montana DPHHS website .

Flu symptoms include high fever, chills, headaches, exhaustion, sore throat, cough and body aches. It may take one to four days after being exposed to the virus for symptoms to develop. Flu can also spread one day before symptoms develop and up to five t

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