Is your doctor, dentist or hairstylist vaccinated? Tips for how to ask — and avoid awkwardness.

It is not a violation of the oft-cited HIPAA federal privacy law to ask your doctor or dentist or other health-care workers, as well as people who provide close-contact services, including hair stylists, aestheticians, massage therapists and physical trainers, whether they are vaccinated.

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Resources in Montana

In line with federal recommendations, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is now providing a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for immunocompromised people.