The Weber-Morgan Health Department encourages everyone to monitor local air quality and take action when smoke levels rise. Small steps today can make a big difference in protecting your health until cleaner air returns. When wildfire smoke moves into our communities, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it can affect your health, even if the fire […]
When temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Extreme heat can affect anyone, but older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and those without access to air conditioning are especially vulnerable. Fortunately, a little preparation can go a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe. Prepare Before the […]
(Ogden, UT) – A bat found in Weber County has tested positive for rabies, prompting Weber-Morgan Health Department officials to remind residents to keep their pets’ vaccinations up to date and avoid touching bats or other wild animals that may carry the fatal disease.“Bats play an important role in our ecosystem and the majority of […]
While there are no known cases in Utah that are linked to this outbreak. You can always take steps to preventing foodbourne illness. READ MORE
With spring and summer travel season approaching in the United States, CDC emphasizes the important role that clinicians and public health officials play in preventing the spread of measles. They should be vigilant for cases of febrile rash illness that meet the measles case definition and share effective measles prevention strategies, including vaccination guidance for international travelers.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — As summer heats up and Utahns head outdoors to enjoy the state’s lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding everyone to protect themselves from harmful algal blooms (HABs) and waterborne pathogens. These blooms pose health risks from May through October and can put a […]