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The FDA has now authorized the emergency use of the updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer and Moderna. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized as a single booster dose for individuals 12 and older, while the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized as a single dose booster for individuals 18 and older. These updated boosters are designated to target both the … [Read more...] about New COVID-19 Booster arrives in Teton County

Saying that they are facing an outdoor recreation crisis, the Town of Jackson is going to construct five showers to serve tourists who hike, raft, bike, paddle, and camp in the national parks and rivers surrounding Jackson. The town is requesting $749,000 in state funding from the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation grant program with $216,000 in local funding. The town says that due to … [Read more...] about Town of Jackson to build million-dollar showers

The Teton County Health Department is asking the Board of County Commissioners to allow them to apply for a grant from the Wyoming Department of Health to update the air handling system and remodel of their building. The money is provided by the state for improvements for capacity and resilience against infectious diseases like COVID-19. The Health Department request is close … [Read more...] about Teton County Health wants state grant

Wyoming has its first case of Monkeypox. The Wyoming Department of Health says the virus has been identified in a patient in Laramie County. State Health Officer and Epidemiologist, Dr. Alexia Harrist, says officials are following up with the individual to determine direct contacts with the adult man, who was tested within the last week. Harrist said that monkeypox spreads … [Read more...] about Wyoming has its first case of Monkeypox

The Wyoming Department of Health says that vaccines are available to help prevent monkeypox on a targeted basis. Public health experts are tracking an outbreak of monkeypox though no cases have yet been found in Wyoming. State Health Officer and Epidemiologist, Dr. Alexia Harrist, said monkeypox is a rare disease usually characterized by a rash, fever, chills, headache, muscle … [Read more...] about Vaccines to Prevent Monkeypox Available