flu

At least 10 adults have died in Wyoming because of the flu this season.

The Department of Health estimates the season won't peak for a while, leaving time for vaccination.

Influenza is a contagious, respiratory illness caused by a virus.

If you've been experiencing headaches, nausea or both (and you're neither hungover over or pregnant), these could be side effects of the the solar eclipse.

Flu season is in full swing and Wyoming health officials expect this season to pack a punch.

Last flu season was markedly less severe than the previous season, which saw a record number of influenza-related deaths across Wyoming.

State officials received confirmation on Wednesday that the highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza strain was identified in a Canada goose found near Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Wyoming...

With flu activity reports stepping up across the state, residents are encouraged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to take common-sense steps to avoid spreading influenza or becoming ill with the disease.

After seeing a number of reports about friends suffering with flu or flu-like symptoms, I called my friend Dr Mark Dowell. Dr Dowell is an infectious disease specialist and is always a great resource to either confirm or deny outbreaks of illness in the Casper area and around the state...

With flu season fast approaching now is the time to start considering a flu shot, however actually getting the vaccine, you may want to hold off for a few weeks.