Measles Case Confirmed in Natrona County

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The source of the child’s measles exposure was not identified. This case is the first reported in Wyoming since...

Prevent Mosquito Bites to Prevent West Nile Virus Infection

With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infection. “We have already had mosquitoes with positive tests for WNV this season,” said Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH. “As the...