influenza

Wyoming recorded 27 flu deaths last flu season, with most of the victims being elderly.

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.

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.

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.

Officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department say the number of flu cases in the Casper area is on the decline. However, health officials also say that, despite the declining numbers, many area flu cases remain severe...

Wyoming Medical Center in Casper has had to turn away patients from outside Natrona County at times this winter because it didn't have enough free beds.

Health administrators say the flu virus is continuing its spread throughout Wyoming and the U.S. Despite limited remaining vaccination quantities, officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department are urging residents to get their flu shots as quickly as possible...

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...