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Central District Health Conducting a Tuberculosis Investigation 

Central District Health (CDH) has confirmed that an individual residing in the Centennial High School Attendance area has been diagnosed with TB.

Meningitis Confirmed in Boise State University Student

Central District Health (CDH) was notified Tuesday, Sept. 20, of one case of meningitis in an off-campus student attending Boise State University.

Rabid bat discovered in downtown Boise; public health officials urge residents to take precautions

A bat tested positive for rabies after it was found Tuesday, July 26 on a sidewalk on Bannock Street, across from Cecil D. Andrus Park in downtown Boise.

First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho

Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first probable case of monkeypox in an Idaho resident.

COVID-19 vaccine now available for children 6 months and older; Central District Health accepting vaccine appointments

This week, Central District Health (CDH) began the distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older.

CDH encourages people to know their status through free testing for sexually transmitted infections in June

During the month of June, Central District Health (CDH) is encouraging people to prioritize their sexual health status by getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), also referred to as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) are announcing the first confirmed infection with the BA.2 sub-variant of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Ada County.

Central District Health announces date for rescheduled Board of Health meeting

Central District Health (CDH) will be holding a special meeting of its Board of Health on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 12pm MT.

Omicron variant identified in Ada County resident

Central District Health (CDH) has confirmed the state of Idaho’s first COVID-19 case with the Omicron variant. The variant was confirmed in a clinical lab sample from an Ada County resident who recently reported out of state travel.

Availability of monoclonal antibody treatment expands in the TreasureValley; vaccines continue to be best defense against COVID-19

While vaccines continue to be the most effective method for preventing hospitalizations from COVID-19, more Idahoans now have access to a promising treatment for those who have tested positive for the virus and are at risk for developing serious illness.
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