JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Health Department (WDH) has announced the state’s second monkeypox case has been identified in a Teton County resident.

Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said follow up with the adult man showed no increased risk of the virus to the local community. Monkeypox is characterized by a rash with other symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and tiredness. Monkeypox is rarely fatal but is unpleasant and painful and can cause serious illness in some people.

The Teton County Health Department opened vaccine registration for eligible community members in early August.

Eligible individuals interested in vaccination appointments should contact their public health office. Wyoming residents may also call WDH at 307-777-6004 for help finding the closest public health office.

More Wyoming-related information and updates about monkeypox can be found here.

Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.