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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: April 8, 2026

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RSV is lingering this year and that’s prompting health officials in numerous states to extend the immunization period.

Plus, a new survey from the Pew Research Center has found that most Americans still turn to health care providers for health information, but many also rely on social media, AI chatbots and people with similar health experiences — even as half say it can be difficult to know what information to trust.

Dr. David Pate, the former CEO of St. Luke's Health System and the author of the book "Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak," joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this issue.

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