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.
Have a question for our doctors roundtable? Email us: idahomatters@boisestate.edu.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing widespread criticism following recent remarks describing autism as an “epidemic” and making controversial statements about the capabilities of people on the spectrum. -
Ivermectin will soon be sold over the counter in Idaho. -
Measles, invasive strep, medical debt and bird flu, those are our top health headlines today. -
Flu season is still in full swing and it's one of the deadliest we've seen in Idaho since 2018! -
The measles outbreak, which started in Texas in late January, is continuing to spread, with more than 300 cases reported across three states. -
The current legislative session has seen some notable bills regarding health in Idaho. -
You’ve heard that the older you get, the harder it gets to sleep at night. It turns out that may actually be true. -
This morning officials in Lubbock, Texas, confirmed the death of an unvaccinated school-age child from the measles. -
A measles outbreak in Texas has health officials concerned about the spread of the disease to other parts of the country. -
There’s some concerning news about a newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada.
