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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with weakened immune systems August 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications An extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit www.radonidaho.org . The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… consumers not to use or purchase the infant formulas. According to the FDA, all four infants were hospitalized … out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit www.similacrecall.com and type in the code on the …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… nodes. Animals may not appear ill early in the infection. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … maintains a current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… an estimated 60,000 Americans receiving the post-exposure vaccination series each year. The rabies virus infects the … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to … there has been a possible exposure, treatment with rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin may be recommended in case …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… veterinarian if they believe their pets, regardless of vaccination status, were in contact with a bat. Bats are the … home. Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses. Even indoor … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit are available for people … it may take several tries before you’re able to quit tobacco for good. Quitting can be challenging, but the right … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department … 12-15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With this recommendation, 85 percent of all Idahoans … activities.” To find a vaccine provider, please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ . Read the CDC’s …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… the best possible gift this Mother’s Day by quitting tobacco – and receive up to a year’s worth of free diapers and … may need hospital treatment. “Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… mosquitoes can lay their eggs.” WNV activity typically occurs during August through September, but it can be … in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several annual vaccines for horses. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several vaccines for horses, which should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… and staying home when ill. In addition to getting vaccinated when it becomes available for you, those actions … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . The Idaho Department …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… in and around water. Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring aquatic organisms. However, under certain … Health Advisories Map for active health advisories before visiting Idaho’s water bodies. Following health advisories …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… Fish Consumption Advisory and guidance on eating fish, visit fish advisory page. Coeur d’Alene Lake and Spokane …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… rabid bats detected this season. In Bonneville County, a vaccinated dog found the rabid bat. The dog and the owner had … home. Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses. Even indoor … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately … go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… Idahoans are encouraged to choose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because there is evidence the authorized COVID-19 vaccines will protect individuals from virus variants. This is … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . Media contacts: …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… in an Idaho resident. This most recent case is an unvaccinated child in Bonner County. There is currently no known … District encourages everyone to verify their family’s vaccination records with their primary care provider or … healthcare provider For more information about measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html . (Note that …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …