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Monkeypox in Idaho: Here’s what you need to know
The monkeypox outbreak has now been declared a global and national public health emergency. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, which is in the same virus family as the virus that causes smallpox.
Even though Idaho has reported fewer than 10 cases, the Department of Health and Welfare is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR), and Idaho’s
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Making progress toward Strategic Goal 2: Protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults
As part of the department’s mission to strengthen the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans, we strive to consider what this means for all Idahoans, including those with
Getting screened for colorectal cancer is something Idahoans aged 45 and older should consider because it is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults in Idaho. In fact, 3,194 cases of malignant colorectal cancer were diagnosed among Idahoans from 2015-2019, and