Vaccine Recommendations Updated as Omicron Variant Spreads

Recommendations involving vaccine booster doses have been updated as the COVID-19 Omicron variant quickly spreads in Wyoming and across the nation, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said recent variant sequencing results combined with Centers for...

Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming

Because being a caregiver for loved ones who need help can be emotionally, physically and financially exhausting at the same time it is also rewarding and important, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Caregivers are often acting out of love,” said...

Wyoming Cancer Survivors Asked to Complete Survey

To learn more about the needs of Wyoming residents affected by cancer, the Wyoming Cancer Coalition (WYCC) is encouraging participation in a survey about their needs during and after cancer treatment. “This survey is meant to help gather a better recognition of the needs of our state’s cancer survivors,”...

Booster Dose Recommended for Older Teens

National experts have updated their booster recommendations to allow fully vaccinated 16 and 17 year old teens to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) A single booster dose of vaccine is now recommended for those who received their second dose...