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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … in Idaho. Parents of infants should check www.similacrecall.com to find out if the formula they use is included in the … consumers not to use or purchase the infant formulas. According to the FDA, all four infants were hospitalized …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Dec. 17, 2021, to review the situation at …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … veterinarian if they believe their pets, regardless of vaccination status, were in contact with a bat. Bats are the … year. No area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings …
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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 … behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … ADHD and substance use disorders. New research suggests communities are facing increased mental health challenges, …
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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 of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With this recommendation, 85 percent of all Idahoans are eligible for …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of … seasons in Idaho, the first influenza-related death had occurred in the first week of November. However, the date has … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho. He was unvaccinated and was exposed during recent international travel. … contacts to that individual who are not immune will also become infected. It can spread for up to four days before and …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first … the 2019-2020 season. “It is not too late to get the flu vaccine,” Tengelsen said. “To reduce serious respiratory … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … tests has all been distributed. Additional tests will not become available from the state. The Department of Health and … of Public Health. “Combined with efforts to increase vaccinations, this important initiative can help to get us …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … being transmitted, and is a reminder of the importance of vaccination and other measures to protect yourself from this … will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in informing the public what we …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … symptoms for a few days. Then jaundice, loss of strength, coma, and death can occur from liver failure and kidney failure. Early treatment …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 June 30, 2020 Author Niki … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … through inspections, citations, and fines for non-compliance. There are some product exceptions; for example, …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … current contractors, Optum Idaho and BPA Health, and the incoming new IBHP contractor, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., all of whom are committed to ensuring a successful transition and launch. The July go-live slightly …
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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … The child was an international traveler who had not been vaccinated against measles. The child was seen by health care … visitors to the facilities. Because travel history is incomplete, there may be some people who were exposed and have …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … temperatures rise, populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … temperatures rise, populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and … agenda and enter the meeting id number and password. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, the Idaho Open Meetings …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … to grow (bloom). The blooming can release toxic chemical compounds (cyanotoxins) into the water. Blooms don’t all …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral … the new plan, participants and providers will receive communications from DHW and Magellan Healthcare, Inc. about … transition with all interested Idahoans as information becomes available. This new contract encompasses critical …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count … example, if someone who is a resident of another state becomes sick in Idaho and gets tested in Idaho. This is a … by all 50 states and U.S. territories since 2003 to ensure accurate state and national case counts. When a disease is …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 July 30, 2020 Author Niki … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … through inspections, citations, and fines for non-compliance. There are some product exceptions; for example, …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… have been reported from 45 states. Cases in Idaho have occurred among residents of all seven public health … with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your … Premium TLC Thomson International Tender Loving Care El Competitor Hartley’s Best Onions 52 Majestic Imperial Fresh …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … effective at preventing measles and is routinely recommended for children 12–15 months of age, with a second …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very … pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. What is raw milk? Raw milk is unpasteurized …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… illness for Idahoans is to get an annual influenza vaccine.” Everyone over six months of age should get an annual … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … recover after a few days, some people may develop serious complications and even die. During recent influenza seasons, …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. People in these groups are encouraged to consume pasteurized dairy products. Common symptoms of campylobacteriosis infection include …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f809cc16830b1d0fc1c6c7fc43cd9c0 The Board of Health and Welfare … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … among adults already at increased risk of influenza-related complications,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, the Idaho … “I encourage everyone to get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible to reduce the chance of getting …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … football, softball, gymnastics, golf, beach volleyball, soccer, and other sports. The goal is to provide a fun and … highlighting the importance of positive role models and community support. “We’re thrilled to welcome foster …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-june-15
… to hold special meeting on June 15 June 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … mode by selecting this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mcc5bb5b31b9cd8e048b4717a361f15bd The Board of Health and …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … to grow (bloom), The blooming can release toxic chemical compounds cyanotoxins into the water. Blooms don’t all look …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … to grow (bloom). The blooming can release toxic chemical compounds (cyanotoxins) into the water. Blooms don’t all …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… of long-term care facilities now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out … and transfer to the state’s immunization registry. DHW is committed to providing data to the public as quickly as it …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at … provide financial support. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free-standing primary and urgent …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … of children across Idaho,” said Laura Denner, family and community partnerships administrator with the Department of … Idaho’s outdoor spaces, and create lasting memories through community.” The event will also connect families to broader …