Covid-19

Measles Updates

MTDPHHS Measles Website
CDC Measles Website

Active Public Exposure Points: None

 
 
 
 
Measles Information
Hill County has had 4 confirmed Measles cases. (Info as of 8/8/2025)

To check your immunization status click here: Check IZ Status

June 6th New Measles Case Reported

New Measles Cases Confirmed 6/02/2025

MMR Vaccinations are available Monday through Friday at the Health Department

Call 406-400-2415 to schedule an appointment or walk-in

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MMR Vaccine Recommendations

Children:

  • First dose: 12-15 months old. 
  • Second dose: 4-6 years old, before school entry. 

 

Adults:

  • One dose is sufficient for most adults unless they have risk factors.
  • Two doses are recommended for adults at high risk of measles, mumps, and rubella exposure and transmission, such as:
    • Healthcare personnel.
    • International travelers.
    • College students.
  • The two doses should be administered at least 28 days apart.

 

Important Considerations:

  • MMR vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or people with certain immune deficiencies. 
  • Birth before 1957 is generally considered evidence of measles immunity, but two doses are recommended for unvaccinated healthcare personnel without laboratory evidence of immunity.
  • For adults, testing for measles immunity after vaccination is generally not recommended, according to the CDC. 
  • In outbreak situations, public health authorities will provide specific guidance. 

MT DPHHS Measles site 

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito pool in Hill County.

The best way to prevent WNV is to prevent mosquito bites by following the Four D’s of Prevention:
DRESS: Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time or when mosquitoes are most active.
DRAIN: Reduce the amount of standing water in or near your property by draining and/or removing it.
DEET: For additional protection from mosquitoes, use an insect repellent containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) or picaridin (KBR 3023). Other insect repellents such as oil of lemon eucalyptus and IR3535 are also registered by the EPA but may be less effective than products containing DEET. It is important to follow the product guidelines when using insect repellent.
DAWN/DUSK: Whenever possible, avoid spending time outside at dawn and dusk. This is when the mosquitoes that spread WNV are most likely to bite. If you keep windows open in your home, make sure that you are using well-fitting screens without holes or tears, to prevent mosquitoes from coming inside.