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Leptospirosis case identified in Laramie County animal

Last week, the Wyoming Department of Health Lab identified a case of leptospirosis in a dog from Laramie County. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be carried by a number […]

Deer mice are the principal reservoir of Sin Nombre (SN) virus, the primary etiologic agent of hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) in North America. A relatively-new acute respiratory illness, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), was first documented in May, 1993, in New Mexico.

WDH Warns Public of Hantavirus Danger During Spring Cleaning and Beyond

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) warns a serious infection spread by mice known as hantavirus, remains a public health threat. Courtney Tillman, a WDH epidemiologist, says, “Though Wyoming doesn’t […]

WDH advierte al público sobre el peligro del hantavirus durante la limpieza de primavera y más allá

El Departamento de Salud de Wyoming (WDH) advierte que una infección grave transmitida por ratones conocida como hantavirus sigue siendo una amenaza para la salud pública. Courtney Tillman, epidemióloga del […]

September 11, 2023

Join us for our Community Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 7 AM to 6 PM, at Blue Federal Credit Union, 2401 East Pershing […]

Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests this winter

December 19, 2022

You can now get four more free Covid-19 at-home test kits delivered to your door. You can order online via the federally run website COVIDTests.gov. Orders will be mailed by […]

Tips to Prevent Tularemia

June 21, 2022

A human case of tularemia has been diagnosed in Morgan County, Colorado. Although it is not known to spread from person to person, it should be treated as soon as […]

Information on Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Shots

June 21, 2022

Unvaccinated kids should get shots now, according to our community health care providers Heath care providers recommend that children who have not been vaccinated should get their Measles,Mumps and Rubella […]

Tips to Prevent Hantavirus Infection

June 21, 2022

To help prevent hantavirus infection, Wyoming Department of Health officials are reminding Wyoming citizens to be mindful of rodent droppings as they clean garages, campers, cabins, hay stacks and barns […]

Temporary Food Stands require food permits

June 21, 2022

Summer is here, and outdoor food activities are around the corner. If you are planning to operate anoutdoor temporary food stand, there are things you must do and guidelines to […]