Vaccine Updates
WDH: COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expanded
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has updated the state’s vaccine priority groups to be more in line with recently described national guidance while also rolling out new pre-registration and information options.

Registration processes vary from county to county within Wyoming.wdh
Advocacy Update
In case you missed it - WMS emailed an Advocacy Update on Friday. WMS also regularly updates our legislative bill tracker. Click below to view.
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COVID-19 Immunization Data
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To view the latest COVID-19 vaccine information in WY visit the Wyoming Department of Health's Provider Information Page.

Here you will find:
  • Vaccine program provider enrollment
  • Required training for COVID-19 vaccine coordinators
  • COVID-19 vaccine resources and information
  • COVID-19 vaccination program templates and forms
  • CDC's V-Safe After Vaccination Health Checker
  • Wyoming Immunization Registry (WyIR) Resources
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is currently receiving limited supply of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Vaccine administration at this time is being conducted by a limited number of providers, including public health departments and nursing offices, hospitals and pharmacies. While limited supplies exist, vaccine is being administered to certain priority groups as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This document summarizes the WDH vaccine priority groups, the authorized vaccines, and recommendations for their use.

In addition, WDH has rapid antigen tests available for distribution and this document describes how providers can request and use those tests.
Introducing Project Firstline
The Wyoming Medical Society has partnered with the Wyoming Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to bring the CDC's Project Firstline to Wyoming.
CDC's Project Firstline provides evidence-based infection prevention and control training. Innovative, accessible, and designed for every single person who works in a healthcare facility.

WMS will begin sharing short videos on our social media pages and in newsletters to provide you with current information about infection control for your staff and patients.
You can learn infection control pertaining to:
  • COVID-19 Transmission and Control
  • Source Control
  • PPE
  • Hand hygiene
  • Triage
  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection
And so much more!!
WWAMI - Hiring for the Director of Medical Education
The WWAMI Medical Education program is in search of a new Director of the Division of Medical Education. This position is a full-time annual appointment, beginning July 2021.
Electronic submission of application materials is required.  Assistance/questions with application submission should be directed to Natalia Tugwell-Brown, WWAMI Medical Education Business Manager (ntugwell@uwyo.edu) or (307) 766-4908.

Questions/inquiries about the position should be directed to Derek Smith, Search Committee Chair, (smithdt@uwyo.edu)or (307) 766-5271.

Applications were due Fri., Feb. 5th, but late applications will still be considered.
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