Park County Public Health

05/05/2026

FYI

05/03/2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status. While everyone exposed is at risk of infection, the highest risks are to infants, non-immune pregnant women, and immunocompromised people. Measles is a highly....

04/30/2026

A majority of Americans say childhood vaccines are effective at preventing illness, but slightly fewer are confident that the vaccine schedule is safe.

04/28/2026

Another consequence of Wyoming's abnormally warm winter is a much earlier tick season. Entomologist Mikenna Smith says not only are ticks out and about…

04/28/2026

💚 Join Us for the Park County Mental Health Walk/Run 💚

Every step we take together is a step toward hope, healing, and stronger community connections.

Mental health impacts all of us—our friends, our families, our neighbors. Events like the Park County Mental Health Walk/Run help break the stigma, start important conversations, and remind those who may be struggling that they are not alone.

🌄 Whether you join for the sunrise walk, run the course, volunteer, or visit our community resource booths, your presence makes a difference. Together, we can build a community that supports mental wellness and looks out for one another.

📅 June 13, 2026
📍 Beck Lake, Cody, WY

✨ Come walk with us. Come support. Come be part of something meaningful.
Register here: https://www.codymedicalfoundation.org/event-details/park-county-mental-health-walk-formerly-beck-lake-challenge

04/23/2026

VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES IN THE US

https://ourworldindata.org/reduction-of-cases-and-deaths-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-in-the-us

04/21/2026

Wildfire season is starting early this year! Be sure to follow the Park County Sheriff's Office page for updates and alerts! Sign up for Hyper-Reach, hyperlink and QR code below, for evacuation warnings and alerts!

http://hyper-reach.com/wyparksignup.html

If you suffer from the impacts of smoke, there are a few things you can do to minimize your exposure. What time of day you go outdoors can play a role. Whether or not you have air filtration system in your home can make a difference. If you don’t, below is how to create a DIY air filter for your home for around $50.

04/11/2026

04/08/2026

WYOMING PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE

1. Measles - No cases in Wyoming yet for 2026.
2. Influenza - Flu B showed up at the end of the season. Rather than causing another spike, flu B is replacing flu A. Cases are now minimal, and the influenza season should be over by the end of April.
3. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - As the RSV season arrived later this year, the WY Department of Health has authorized administration of protective monoclonal antibody for eligible infants through the end of April.
4. Pertussis (whooping cough) - There were 148 cases of pertussis in WY in 2025. WY hasn't seen that many since 1951. There have been 28 cases identified so far in 2026, and we are on track to have a year similar to last year.