Wyoming officials urge flu vaccination

As a handful of flu reports begin to emerge in the state, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are urging residents to get an annual flu vaccination.

Dr. Wendy Braund, state health office and WDH Public Health Division senior administrator, said almost everyone who is six months or older should get an annual flu vaccine to help prevent influenza.

“Getting immunized is safe and is the single most effective thing most people can do to help prevent getting ill with influenza or passing it on to others,” she said.

McClinton noted flu season officially runs from October through May e...