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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A growing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is raising questions about two deaths and how those cases are being counted by state and federal health officials. -
Two unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania as U.S. cases surpass 2,700, the highest total since 1991. -
It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate. -
A new Trump administration order could reshape the childhood vaccine schedule, raising questions about what shots kids will need and whether giving parents more choice could make the system harder to navigate. -
It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate! -
Wildfire smoke has caused increasingly poor air quality in the Treasure Valley, posing health risks to everyone and making it important to take precautions. -
What started as a seasonal foodborne illness has grown into one of the largest outbreaks the U.S. has seen in years. -
A parasite that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea is spreading across the country, with more than a thousand confirmed cases nationwide, including one here in Idaho. -
A new report finds women living in poverty are significantly more likely to develop and die from cervical cancer, underscoring disparities in access to preventative care. -
A new federal pilot program could make weight loss drugs more affordable for millions of Medicare recipients, but questions remain about eligibility, cost and its long-term impact.
