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First Wyoming Measles Case of 2026 Reported from Fremont County

May 1, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status. While everyone exposed…

New Online Tool to Help People Find Naloxone Launched by the Wyoming Department of Health

April 20, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is excited to announce the Community Naloxone Resource Map. This new online tool makes it easier for people to…

Wyoming WIC Announces Updated Income Eligibility Guidelines and Modernized Program Access

April 3, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, effective April 1, 2026. The…

Whooping Cough Continues Wyoming Spread

March 11, 2026

Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned about the ongoing, active spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Kaylyn Friesen, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist…

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Wyoming Child’s Death Signals Influenza Seriousness

February 5, 2026

A recently reported flu-related death of a Fremont County child is a sad reminder that influenza can be a serious disease and should not be…

Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home

January 13, 2026

January is National Radon Action Month The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages Wyoming families to test their homes for radon. The department is offering…