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Idaho Matters: Doctors Roundtable

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Idaho Matters: Doctors Roundtable

How concerned should we be here in Idaho about … well ... fill in the blank: monkeypox, measles, shingles, malaria. Is it safe to travel internationally? Should I be worried about malaria in Idaho? How does monkeypox spread? Will the Adderall shortage affect my child's ADHD treatment? What’s the latest COVID-19 variant and is there a booster shot for that?

Every Wednesday, the Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable with Dr. David Pate answers your question to keep all of us better prepared for public health crises in our community.
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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 21, 2026
Gemma Gaudette
A year after a West Texas outbreak, declining vaccinations and limited protections have turned a once-eliminated virus into a growing threat — especially in low-immunization states like Idaho.
Just the sniffles? Could be the flu.
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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 14, 2026
Gemma Gaudette
FILE - A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine at a clinic in Seattle, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
Lindsey Wasson
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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 7, 2026
Gemma Gaudette
Do you have questions about anything related to health care in Idaho?

Click here or email your questions to idahomatters@boisestate.edu.
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