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County Health Official Clarifies What Norovirus Is

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:06:03 +0000

County and state health officials are continuing an investigation into a Norovirus outbreak that has left nearly 200 people ailing in the Casper area.

Officials with the state of Wyoming’s health department and the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department are clarifying what exactly Norovirus is.

Public health director Robert Harrin

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Two Rabid Bats Confirmed In Casper

Karen Snyder — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:33:11 +0000

Following two confirmed incidents of people exposed to rabid bats in the Casper area, health department officials are on the alert.

Natrona County Health Department Director, Bob Harrington says in one case the bat was found in the dirt in an area where children play, "and because those children couldn't be certain whether or not they touched the bat one of the children is now undergoing post exposure treatment

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Cuts To Vaccine Program Effects Over 200 Locally

Karen Snyder — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:30:04 +0000

Tightening of income eligibility for the Wyoming Health Department's vaccine program means after July 1st some kids will no longer get cost free Flu shots, Hepatitis A, H-P-V and the Menigitis vaccine

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Health Officials Feel Queasy About Bill [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:45:36 +0000

Health officials are concerned with a bill moving through the Wyoming Legislature.

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HD Director Wants Bucks Behind Food Safety Bill

Karen Snyder — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:22:20 +0000

The FDA's New Food Safety Modernization Act could put more teeth into the inspection work done by Health Departments around the Country... Here's that story from Ktwo Radio's Karen Snyder...

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