Days after a child in Texas died amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) is recommending Utahns take precautions to protect themselves from the serious

Utah's health department is hoping Utahns review their measles vaccination status and consult with their doctors as measles outbreaks occur in other areas of the country.

HB81, a bill that bans fluoride in Utah's public water systems, raises concerns about impacts on underserved communities. Oral health professionals warn the bill could increase dental costs and worsen access to care for low-income residents.

As of March 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 222 measles cases in 12 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City,

Families at Hill Air Force Base may soon need to find new child care options after learning one of their day care centers could close due to continued cuts.

The American Dental Association is pushing hard for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that would prohibit the introduction of fluoride into public water drinking systems.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is concerned by recent outbreak. But those who have the measles vaccine, do not need to worry.