Wyoming DOH News

Wyoming WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines and Modernized Program Access

The Wyoming Department of Health announced updated WIC income eligibility guidelines effective April 1, 2026. The program also introduced a new Online Participant Portal allowing families to apply, schedule appointments, message staff, and upload documents. Children enrolled in KidCare CHIP now automatically meet WIC income requirements. For a family of four, the monthly qualifying income is under $5,088.

Wyoming Child's Death Highlights Influenza Seriousness

The Wyoming Department of Health issued a notice highlighting the seriousness of influenza, particularly the H3N2 virus, following the death of a child. The notice emphasizes the importance of annual flu vaccination and preventative measures.

Wyoming Offers Free Radon Test Kits During National Radon Action Month

The Wyoming Department of Health is offering free radon test kits to residents during National Radon Action Month in January 2026. The initiative aims to raise awareness about radon's health risks, primarily lung cancer, and encourage home testing.

Wyoming Confirms Measles Case in Park County

The Wyoming Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in a Park County resident. The individual was fully vaccinated but had extensive exposure abroad. The department is notifying potentially exposed individuals and reminding residents to stay up to date on MMR vaccines.

Wyoming Measles Cases Update

The Wyoming Department of Health reported five new measles cases in Fremont County, bringing the state's total for 2025 to fourteen. The cases are linked to out-of-state exposure and involve unvaccinated adults and children. The department is advising residents to ensure they are up-to-date on MMR vaccinations.

Wyoming Health Department Warns of Whooping Cough Spread

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has issued a notice regarding the ongoing spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Officials are concerned about the high number of cases reported in 2025 and early 2026, particularly in Fremont County, and are urging residents to stay up-to-date on vaccinations.