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Health Department Administering Free Vaccinations for Children

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:32:36 +0000

The Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department is offering free chickenpox vaccinations to children under the age of 18.

Trina Soper, the nursing supervisor at the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department, says chickenpox, a contagious viral infection, can cause significant problems for some children.

“A lot of people think chickenpox is

Severe Flu Season Expected in Wyoming and Nationwide

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:14:36 +0000

Officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department expect a particularly severe flu season this year. Already, multiple people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms in the Casper area. The Centers for Disease Control says 39 states, including Wyoming, are reporting moderate or high influenza-like activity. “We have high amounts of flu in our community [...]

Lawmaker Pushes For Menangitis Vaccinations At UW

Associated Press — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:15:14 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming lawmaker is trying again to vaccinate college students against meningitis.

Last year, Sen. Bill Landen's proposal failed largely because it would cost $335,000 a year