Wyoming Flu Update: 

Flu Activity Level
Wyoming is currently reporting SPORADIC flu activity.

Swine (Novel H1N1) Influenza
As of March 5, 2010, 729 lab-confirmed H1N1 flu cases have been reported in Wyoming since late May 2009.  Note: This count reflects cases confirmed by specialized lab testing. WDH expects the actual number of cases to be much higher because most ill persons do not seek medical care or are not tested specifically for the H1N1 flu strain.

Help Prevent the Spread of Flu:

1. Get vaccinated!
2. In general, people who develop influenza-like illness should stay home from work, school, or travel until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever without medication. Household members who begin to get ill should also stay home. Those who are severely ill (such as having trouble breathing) should seek medical care.
3. Cover nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing; throw used tissues away.
4. Wash hands frequently with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
5. Avoid contact with ill persons. Persons at high risk for complications should consider avoiding crowded or large gatherings if ill persons may be present.

Vaccine Information and Resources:

Vaccines are the single most effective weapon in the fight against influenza. County public health nursing offices are the best source for local information about vaccine supply and availability.

County Nursing Office Contact List

Swine (Novel H1N1) Flu Vaccine Administration Sites

Fight the Flu With Vaccines (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version

Click here for answers to many FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about flu vaccines

More information from Wyoming Department of Health Immunization Section

Fight the Flu Wyoming Advertising Campaign

Due to swine (novel H1N1) flu, this influenza season has not been business as usual.The Wyoming Department of Health sponsored a statewide advertising campaign to encourage state residents to fight the flu with vaccines and other common-sense prevention measures.

Flu Information and Resources:

Click here for answers to many FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about swine (novel H1N1) flu

Swine Flu, Wyoming, and You (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version

What to Do if Flu Gets You (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version

Fight Flu With Clean Hands (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version

Fight Flu: Cover Your Cough (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version

Flu and Pregnancy (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version

Keeping Babies Safe from Flu (printable fact sheet) Spanish Version


Wyoming Department of Health School Guidance 

CDC Childcare Guidance 

CDC College Guidance  

Recommended Flu Links: 

Information for professional healthcare providers in Wyoming 

More information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

More information from the federal government about flu

Wyoming Department of Health pandemic influenza preparation and planning

Influenza H1N1 (gripe porcina)