Deti says the problem appears to be limited to daycare and preschool attendees, adding that there is no evidence at this time the illnesses are related to school meals.
Local and state governments agencies and health care organizations are preparing for 35,000 people expected to visit Casper for the eclipse on Aug. 21.
A confirmed case of the bacterial infection known as pertussis, or whooping cough, at a Casper Elementary school has health officials reminding people of the availability of vaccines.