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Here in Idaho 35 of the states 44 counties are rural, leaving many areas of the Gem state without sufficient access to healthcare or resources to help people make decisions about their health, like whether or not to be vaccinated.
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Idaho's immunization rates have been on the decline for years, especially for kids. Idaho Matters takes a look at these numbers and what health officials have to say.
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The rate of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed considerably around the Mountain West, but most people are still unvaccinated in the region. Epidemiologists say areas with low rates of immunity could allow the virus to mutate into a more dangerous strain.
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The CDC is meeting on Friday to discuss the paused Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Idaho health leaders say getting that shot back on tap should help get more people immunized. Gustavo Sagrero has the story.
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Public health officials from across the region are keeping a close watch on any and all new data regarding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease.…
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Eighteen states allow parents to refuse vaccinations for their children. Idaho is home to 8 of the 10 national "hotspots" of non-vaccinated kids. Idaho…
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A recent report indicated eight of the 10 least-immunized counties in the country are in Idaho.Vaccination rates used to point to a medically advanced…
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The 2015 Disneyland measles outbreak stretched into Utah — but never crossed the border into Idaho.But this was close enough to put Idaho school officials…
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Idaho’s child immunization rates improved in 2015, reaching a five-year high.And Department of Health and Welfare officials don’t know what to make of the…
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Child immunization rates are low in the silver mining community of Wallace, and school district superintendent Bob Ranells is well aware of it.There is no…