Residents Urged to Prevent Mosquito Bites Ogden, UT— The Weber-Morgan Health Department has its first human case of West Nile Virus in a Weber County resident this season. While most people infected with West Nile Virus do not become seriously ill, the case serves as an important reminder that mosquito bites can pose a health […]
Wildfire Smoke: Simple Steps to Breathe Easier When Air Quality Is Bad
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 […]
Stay Safe When Temperatures Soar
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 […]
Avoid Touching Bats, Update Pet Vaccinations to Prevent Rabies
(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 […]
Your Pet Needs You to be Healthy Too
WMHD public health nurses and Medical Reserve Corps are partnering with Weber County Animal Services and Best Friends Animal Society for a pets and people vaccination event that offers essential vaccines for both pets and people. WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.WHERE: Weber County Animal Services, 1373 Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden, UT […]
Measles Cases Confirmed in Weber County
(Ogden, UT) — Weber-Morgan Health officials received confirmation of two unrelated measles cases in Weber County residents. While these are the first known positive cases in Weber County, Utah has experienced more than 200 cases since the nationwide outbreak began last year. “We know that measles is spreading in Utah, with over 50 residents getting sick with measles in the last three weeks. We have been preparing for this as we are just coming out of holiday celebrations among family and friends, and large community events […]
January is Radon Awareness Month, a Good Reminder to Test Your Home
The Weber-Morgan Health Department is reminding residents of Weber and Morgan counties that radon testing is a simple and important step to protect their family’s health. Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that results from the natural decay of uranium in the rocks and soil. It enters through cracks in the foundation and can […]
Measles Case Visited Weber County Location
Weber-Morgan Health officials are encouraging continued vigilance to prevent the spread of measles in our communities. There are no cases in Weber or Morgan Counties as of 12/1/2025, but we have been notified that a confirmed case visited the Children’s Treehouse Museum in Ogden on Nov. 26 while they were possibly contagious. If you visited […]