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Chickenpox Information FAQ

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1. What is chickenpox?

Chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. This virus usually infects children. Older children and adults can also become infected if they haven’t already and chickenpox.

2. What are the symptoms of chickenpox?

In most cases, chickenpox is a mild disease. Early symptoms may include aching, fever, and sore throat. Then chickenpox turns into a very itchy skin rash that can develop into as many as 400 –500 sores!

3. How is chickenpox spread?

Chickenpox is easily spread through the air by sneezing and coughing or through contact with someone’s chickenpox sores. If you’ve never had chickenpox, you can get infected by just being in the same room with someone who has the disease.

4. How serious is chickenpox?

While most people recover after one week, some do not. Every year in the United States, around 10,000 people are hospitalized and up to 100 people die from complications of chickenpox.

5. Who should get chickenpox vaccine?

Children over the age of 12 months who have never had chickenpox should get vaccinated against this disease. Young children are not the only ones who need chickenpox vaccine. If teens or adults get chickenpox, they have a greater risk of serious complications. If you or your teenager haven’t had chickenpox, talk to your doctor or public health nurse about getting vaccinated.

6. How safe is chickenpox vaccine?

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the U.S. Public Health Service all recommend chickenpox vaccine.

Research has shown chickenpox vaccine to be safe and effective. This vaccine has been used since the early 1970s in several areas of the world and studied in the United States since the 1980s.

7. Does the vaccine have side effects?

The most common side effects are mild and may include pain and redness at the injection site. Fever and fussiness may also occur. A rash may develop at the spot where the shot was given.

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Concealed Firearm Permit

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1. Where can I pick up an application for a concealed firearm permit, or an application to renew my existing Wyoming permit?

Applications for new permits or to renew a permit can only be obtained through the Sheriff’s Office. Applications are available at the Sheriff’s Offices in Evanston and Mt. View.

2. How much does it cost to obtain a new permit, or to renew my existing permit?

The cost for a new permit is $74.00. The cost to renew your existing permit is $50.00. If permits are renewed after the expiration date shown on the card, it will cost an additional $10.00, a total of $60.00 to renew your permit.

3. How long is my permit good for?

Concealed Firearm Permits are good for five (5) years.

4. What documents do I need to provide when applying for a Concealed Firearm Permit?

In order to apply for a new permit, you must provide the Sheriff’s Office with a copy of your Hunter Safety Card, DD-214 from the military, or other proof of firearms proficiency provided by the National Rifle Association or any Wyoming Certified Firearms Instructor.

5. Do I have to be fingerprinted when applying for a Concealed Firearm Permit?

Yes. Depending on the availability of the Detention Officers who are on-duty, fingerprinting can be done at the Uinta County Sheriff's Office about any time of the day. If you wish to make an appointment, please call 307-783-1020.

6. What other states honor Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permits?

Click this link to view that information. http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/dci/CWP.html

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County Assessor

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1. How often is property appraised in Uinta County?

Wyoming statute requires that all property be listed, valued and assessed as of January 1 of each year. Assessment schedules must reflect the owner of record as of that date and be mailed on or before the fourth Monday in April.

2. When can I expect the Assessor’s office to complete an on-site inspection of my property?

All properties in Uinta County are physically inspected every four years. Properties are also inspected when a building permit is issued or an address assigned. Inspections can also be done as deemed necessary in the event of a disagreement with the property value as established by the Assessor’s office or upon the request of a property owner.

3. What should I do if I disagree with the value on my assessment?

You need to contact the Assessor’s office within thirty days of the postmarked date on your assessment schedule. Bring any information that you would like the Assessor to consider regarding the value of your property.

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Cover your Cough

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1. Why should I cover my cough?

Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are spread by:

§ Coughing or sneezing

§ Unclean hands

These illnesses spread easily in crowded places where people are in close contact.

2. How do I stop the spread of germs if I am sick?

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue every time you cough or sneeze. Throw the used tissue in a waste basket.

If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve.

After coughing or sneezing, always clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Stay home when you are sick.

Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, towels or other personal items.

3. How can I stay healthy?

Clean your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick, if possible.

Get vaccinated! Influenza (flu) and pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccines can prevent some serious respiratory illnesses.

4. What additional steps can I take to stay healthy?

Avoid smoking and keep your home smoke free.

Avoid crowded places where germs can be passed among people through the air.

Get extra rest – viral infections take 10 to 14 days to resolve.

Drink extra fluids – especially water.

5. When you are at a hospital or clinic

You may be asked to wear a mask to protect others.

Don’t worry if you see staff and other people wearing masks. They are preventing the spread of germs.

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Hepatitis A FAQ

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1. What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by infection with the Hepatitis A virus (HAV).

2. How is HAV spread?

HAV is usually spread from getting particles of fecal material into your mouth that might be too small to be seen. This happens through house-hold or sexual contact with an infected person or by eating HAV- contaminated food or drinking HAV-contaminated water. Casual contact, such as in a school or work setting does not spread HAV.

3. What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A?

Infected persons can have no symptoms at all or be extremely ill. Only 30% of children less than six years of age develop symptoms, while 70% of older children and adults develop symptoms.

If a person does develop symptoms, they might include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine, and/or jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin). These symptoms can last up to six months. With or without symptoms, people with HAV infection can spread the infection to others.

4. How serious is Hepatitis A?

About 15% of people with Hepatitis A require hospitalization. Adults who become ill often miss several weeks of work. There are approximately 100 deaths each year in the U.S. from Hepatitis A.

5. How can HAV infection be prevented?

A safe and effective vaccine to prevent HAV infection has been available in the U.S. since 1995. Good hand washing might also help stop the spread of HAV. Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet, changing a diaper, and before preparing or eating food.

6. Who should get Hepatitis A vaccine?

If you fall into any of the following groups, you should consult with your health professional about getting vaccinated against HAV:

1.Men who have sex with men.
2.Users of street drugs (injecting and non-injecting).
3.Children, two years of age and older, who live in areas with historically increased rates of Hepatitis A (for information about these areas, contact your local health department). Uinta County is a moderately at risk area.
4.People who travel or work in any area of the world except the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.
5.People with chronic liver disease, including Hepatitis C.
6.People working with live Hepatitis A virus.
7.People with clotting factor disorders, such as hemophilia.

7. What if I don’t fit into any of these groups, but still want to be protected against HAV infection?

If you want to receive Hepatitis A vaccine, there is no medical reason it cannot be given (a child must be two years of age or older). The cost of the vaccine might not be covered by your health insurance, so you might have to pay for it yourself.

8. How can I protect myself against HAV when traveling?

Get vaccinated against HAV before traveling to any area of the world except the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. Discuss this with your health professional in advance of your departure, as it takes about four weeks for immunity to begin after the first dose of Hepatitis A vaccine. If you don’t have at least four weeks advance notice when traveling, check with your health professional about receiving a shot called immune globulin. This preparation provides short-term protection against HAV infection.

9. How long does Hepatitis A vaccine protect you?

Research suggests that protection will last for at least 20 years.

10. How safe is Hepatitis A vaccine? Does it have any side effects?

Many studies have shown that Hepatitis A vaccine is very safe. Since 1995, more than seven million doses of Hepatitis A vaccine have been given in the U.S. with no report of serious health problems linked to the vaccine. Side effects might include soreness at the injection site, headache, and tiredness. These symptoms, if they occur, last for only a short time.

11. How effective is Hepatitis A vaccine?

Almost 100% of people are protected from HAV infection after getting two doses of vaccine.

12. How many shots are needed?

Children and adults need two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine, spaced at least six months apart. At least 94% of people will be protected after the first dose, but a second dose is necessary to assure long-term protection.

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HIV Antibody Test

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1. What is the HIV antibody test?

The HIV antibody test tells if you have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The test looks for HIV antibodies in your blood. If antibodies are found, you have HIV. You can pass HIV on to other people even if you look and feel healthy.

2. What happens when you take the test?

A nurse will explain the test to you. You can ask questions and talk about your risks for HIV. Then the nurse will take a little blood from your arm. The sample is sent to a lab. Test results can take up to 2 weeks. You will return to the public health office for your test results.

3. What about counseling?

Counseling should be given to you before and after the test. All counseling and testing is confidential or anonymous.

Counseling before the test includes:

Helping you understand what the test can and can’t tell you.

Explaining if anyone else can find out your test results.

Helping you understand your risk for HIV.

Helping you make a plan to deal with either a positive or a negative test result.

Counseling after the test includes:

Helping you understand what your test result means.

Ways to prevent the spread of HIV, whether your test is positive or negative.

4. Why should I take the test?

There are many good reasons to take the test:

If you have HIV, you can learn how to keep your immune system strong.

Testing can reduce your anxiety and may help you make changes to improve your quality of life.

If you are thinking about getting pregnant, testing can help you look at the risk of passing HIV to your baby. There are medicines you can take to reduce the baby’s risk of getting HIV.

You will know if it is safe to donate blood or organs.

5. Should I take the test?

You may want to be tested if you are at risk for HIV.

You are at risk if:

You have ever shared needles or works to inject or snort drugs or vitamins or for tattooing or piercing.

You have ever had sex with an injection drug user.

You have been a sex partner of someone with HIV or someone at risk for HIV.

You have had many sex partners, or have had sex with someone who has.

You have ever been sexually assaulted

You have ever had a sexually transmitted disease or infection.

6. Where can I get tested?

Uinta County Public Health provides free testing and counseling, for those who may have any of the risks listed. Please call to make an appointment in Evanston: 789-9203 or
Lyman: 787-3800.

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Jury

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1. How was I chosen for jury duty?

Jurors are randomly selected by the Secretary of State from the registered voters and licensed drivers residing in Uinta County.

2. How long will I have to serve?

The jury term is six months long. It runs from April to October or October to April.

3. Do I have to be available every day for jury duty?

No. You will be notified if and when you need to appear for a specific jury trial.

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Marriage Licenses

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1. Where do I get a marriage license?

Wyoming Marriage Licenses are issued by the County Clerk.

2. Where can I use a license issued in Uinta County?

Wyoming Marriage Licenses can be used anywhere in the state.

3. What’s the deadline for using a license?

Wyoming Marriage Licenses do not have an expiration date.

4. Who has to apply?

The bride and groom need to apply for the license, but a witness who can swear to the accuracy of the application can stand in for either the bride or groom.

5. How long does it take to get a license?

It will take about 45 minutes to apply and have a license issued.

6. Do I need a blood test?

No blood test or other medical information is required.

7. How old do we need to be to get married?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants who are 16 to 18 years old must have written parental consent. Applicants who are younger than 16 must have a court order allowing a license to be issued.

8. Do I need to bring any documents to apply?

Applicants and witnesses must present photo identification.

9. What kind of information is needed on the application?

You will need to provide the following information for both Bride and Groom:

Date of birth, place of birth, residence address, social security number.

Father’s and Mother’s place of birth (state or country).

Mother’s maiden name

If a previous marriage ended in death or divorce, the date of that death or divorce.

10. What are the fees?

Marriage license ..............$25.00
Non-certified copy of marriage

license ...................... $ 1.00
Certified copy of marriage

license*...................... $ 5.00

(*) A certified copy of the license may be needed to change your name on your social security card, driver’s license and other documents.

11. Where are marriage records?

Records of marriage licenses issued in Uinta County since August 9, 1872 are available in the County Recorder’s office.

Records of marriage licenses issued in the State of Wyoming since May 1941 are available in the State Vital Records Division office in Cheyenne. Phone number is (307) 777-7595.

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Sirens Emergency System

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1. What Can I Do To Receive Warning When I’m Inside?

Outdoor Warning Sirens are actually only part of the public warning system. Radio and TV provide the least costly, and most wide-spread, way to receive warning and information. Local media are very good at quickly spreading the word in an emergency.

Programs on Adelphia Cable can also be interrupted by Uinta County to issue warning information using a capture system.

Radio Stations KEVA 1240 and KOTB 106.2 can also be interrupted by Uinta County to issue warning information using a capture system.

Another method of warning is "NOAA Weather Radio". Local electronics stores carry several types and usually cost less than $50. These are activated by the National Weather Service and provide weather-related "watches" and "warnings" for the area.

2. What Is Being Done To Make The Sirens As Effective As Possible?

Siren coverage is adequate for the major outdoor areas in the City. However, there are many factors influencing audibility. One of the few that we can control is the length of time sirens sound. The longer they sound, the more likely people are to hear them. This is important because, during tests, sirens only sound for about 1 minute. This is just long enough to test the unit, but possibly not long enough for some to hear it. Terrain, sound reflection, noise and wind affect the process; sometimes positively, sometimes negatively. In the event of an actual warning, we will sound the sirens for a longer time.

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Statements of Consideration

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1. What is a Statement of Consideration?

Wyoming Statute 34-1-142 requires a statement of consideration be completed whenever a deed, contract or other document transferring legal title is recorded. Information such as the date of sale, purchase price, terms of sale, etc. are required. You will probably complete this document at the time of closing.

2. I don't want everyone to know what I paid!

Information on the Statement of Consideration is not public information and you are protected from random disclosure by provisions and penalties in Wyoming Statute 34-1-142. Persons appealing their assessment may review the sales information of properties that were used to determine their fair market value. The review period is only during the thirty-day appeal period. Property owners may not further disclose the sales information to other persons or property owners. The sales information may be introduced and revealed to the County Board of Equalization during a formal appeal, but further disclosure is prohibited.

3. What does the assessor do with the information?

The County Assessor has the complex job of annually determining the fair market value of all the property within the county. To accomplish this, sales information for an area is analyzed to develop adjustments to bring the property to current market value. Through the use of computer programs, information gained from properties that have sold can be used on properties not sold to achieve a fair market value for all properties. Because the sales information is crucial to this analysis, the assessor may need to verify the information with one or more of the parties to the transaction. This may be done by phone, mail or in person.

4. If I paid $86,000, why does my assessment schedule say $87,500?

Wyoming statute also states an individual statement of consideration shall not, by itself, be used to adjust the assessed value of any individual property. To ensure that sold properties are being valued using the same procedures as unsold, all valid open market sales within a neighborhood are used. Neighborhood boundaries are developed on location, economic forces, governmental and social factors. Within neighborhoods other considerations may be age, type of construction, etc.

5. Are all sales used in the market studies?

No, only sales that are considered valid open market sales are used. Sales involving foreclosures, relatives, gifts, etc. are generally not used.

6. I want to pay my fair share. How can I ensure my property value is within reason?

Owner participation is key in the development of accurate values. Property characteristics such as size, construction type, amenities, are collected by field appraisers. Owners are encouraged to review this information to verify its accuracy. Actual sales information is used by the assessor as an indicator of market value. The assistance of property owners in verifying the information regarding their property is very helpful.

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West Nile Virus

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1. What is West Nile virus?

West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). West Nile Virus infections generally occur during warm weather months when mosquitoes are active.

2. Who gets West Nile and how is it spread?

Anyone can get infected with West Nile Virus; however more severe infections occur in the elderly and those with a weakened immune system. West Nile Virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes get infected with West Nile Virus by feeding on infected birds. There is no evidence that a person can acquire the disease by handling live or dead birds or other infected animals. The virus cannot be spread from person to person.

3. What are the symptoms of a West Nile virus infection and when do they occur?

Most people infected with West Nile Virus do not become ill. People with a mild infection may present with fever, headache, eye pain, muscle aches, joint pain, a rash on the trunk, and/or swollen lymph nodes. In severe cases (less than 1% of those infected), symptoms include extreme muscle weakness, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), paralysis, and coma. In rare cases the infection may be fatal, particularly in the elderly and people with other medical conditions. Symptoms usually occur 5 to 15 days after a West Nile Virus infected mosquito bites a person.

4. Does past infection with West Nile virus make a person inmune?

Yes. Prior infection with West Nile virus can provide lifelong immunity to the virus.

5. What is the treatment for West Nile virus infection?

There is no specific treatment for West Nile Virus infection; however a physician may prescribe medications to relieve the symptoms of the illness. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.

6. What can be done to prevent a West Nile virus infection?

Preventing mosquito bites will prevent West Nile Virus infection. Personal protective measures such as limiting the time spent outdoors at dawn and dusk or other times mosquitoes are active; wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants when outdoors; using insect repellents (containing DEET) when outdoors; and putting screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquito entry which can serve to reduce or prevent mosquito bites.

Reducing mosquito populations will also reduce mosquito bites. In some communities, public funded surveillance and control programs reduce mosquito populations by eliminating mosquito breeding habitat, mosquito larvae, or adults. You can also take measures in your own yard or on your property to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed. Sources of standing water include old tires, metal cans, ceramic pots, clogged rain gutters, wading pools, pool covers, or birdbaths.