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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

The programs impacted by this change are:
  • WIC applicants who are not on Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI
  • Clinic services for which a sliding scale is used
  • Licenses and permits for food establishments
  • Licenses and permits for septic onsite, pumper and installer services

You can review the policy here and then complete the form below to verify your lawful presence online or you can visit one of our CDH offices to confirm in person.

Lawful Presence Online Forms: English | Spanish

WIC: English | Spanish

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Pertussis Advisory For Health Care Providers

by on January 24, 2024

Central District Health Urges Health Care Providers to Consider Pertussis in Patients with Cough Illness

Pertussis Update

During the month of January 2024, 3 confirmed cases of pertussis have been reported among Ada County residents with an additional 10 residents in contact with those becoming ill.

Some cases are being reported among vaccinated individuals and in many instances these people are exhibiting a milder cough without the classical “whoop.” Please consider testing for pertussis in patients with cough illness.

Laboratory Testing

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of a nasopharyngeal swab is optimal for testing within the first 4 weeks after cough onset. Serology should not be used unless the patient has been coughing longer than 3 weeks. Testing recommendations can be found at: 

https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/php/laboratories/

Prevention in the Household and Community

To stop the spread of disease, antibiotic treatment is recommended for the infected person and antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for all household contacts. Azithromycin, clarithromycin, and erythromycin are all effective choices for both prophylaxis and treatment. Treatment information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/hcp/clinical-care/

Immunization continues to be an important part of the control for whooping cough, especially for families with infants. Immunization recommendations and schedules can be found on CDC’s website at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/index.html

Additional Information and Reporting

For additional information or case reporting contact the Communicable Disease Control at 208-327-8625. To schedule an appointment at CDH, please contact the Family Clinic Services at 208-327-7400.