CDH Confirms Local Transmission of Mpox in Ada County
Central District Health has confirmed local transmission of the mpox virus in Ada County. Since the two first cases of mpox in Idaho this year were confirmed on Nov. 2, four additional residents in Ada County have been diagnosed with mpox. Investigation is ongoing, but three of these new patients reported no recent travel.
Mpox returns to Idaho: Health authorities stress importance of vaccination
IDHW and CDH announced the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year. Investigation is ongoing, but both persons reported traveling outside the state, which may be related to these diagnoses. Both people diagnosed with mpox are Ada County residents.
Health Officials Investigating Ada County Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk
Central District Health (CDH) announced today it is investigating recent reports of illness in five Ada County residents that may be associated with the consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk.
Central District Health Offering Flu Vaccinations and Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Central District Health is now accepting appointments for seasonal influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccinations to help curb the spread of respiratory viruses.
The Southwest and Central Health Districts want to inform the public of the risk of illness in the region when recreating in bodies of water that have Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) during the summer months.
Valley and Boise Counties Bats Test Positive for Rabies
Two bats found in Valley County and Boise County respectively tested positive for rabies, making it the first rabid bat discoveries in those counties this year.
Housing, Healthcare, and Mental Health and Substance Misuse are the most pressing health needs in 10-county region of Southwest Idaho
Safe, affordable housing, access to affordable healthcare and mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment are the most pressing health needs in a 10-county region home to more than half of Idaho's residents, a new joint assessment finds.
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