Five counties downgraded to 'minimal risk' for coronavirus

Positivity rate for state, county, PHD all near 5%

5 counties moved to minimal risk for coronavirus

Little Administration: 'There will be challenges' distributing vaccine

In an AARP-sponsored call, Gov. Brad Little and members of his COVID team remained optimistic about a staged rollout starting in December.

CDC: A record 40M kids miss measles vaccine dose

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year. In a report issued Wednesday, WHO and the CDC said there were about 9 million measles infections and 128,000 deaths worldwide last year. WHO and CDC said continued drops in vaccination, weak disease surveillance and delayed response plans due to COVID-19, in addition to ongoing outbreaks in more than 20 countries, mean that "measles is an imminent threat in every region of the world."

BGH staff receive first COVID vaccines

Bonner General Health received its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine this week, specifically for its frontline workers,

Nationwide cold snap could delay local vaccine shipments

If you haven't been told your appointment has been cancelled, assume it's still on, Panhandle Health says.

Idaho poised to accept COVID-19 vaccines

Vaccines against novel coronavirus expected in Idaho soon.

On the road to vaccinate

Mobile teams preparing to reach those who want vaccine

Panhandle Health District plans mobile outreach

Panhandle Health asking for time, patience with vaccine

Rollout progressing as locals wait their turns.

Governor looks to speed vaccinations

Governor Brad Little was on hand at the Bonner County Fairgrounds for a vaccination clinic

Add digestion-supporting foods to your diet

Last week I shared with you the benefits of papayas and pineapples for digestive health. Digestive health is critical to everyone as proper metabolism sends all the vital nutrients we ingest to every cell in our body. Physical, mental, and emotional health all depend on nutrients that enable cells to function optimally.

High-dose flu vaccine recommended for seniors

Approved only for those 65 years of age or older, the Sanofi Pasteur Inc. manufactured vaccine contains four times the antigen as standard-dose flu vaccines.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine reaches North Idaho

First shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week

The first shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week alongside Pfizer and Moderna.

Some medication too dangerous for children

As pediatricians, we must take issue with the column on fever written by Chris Rinehart and published in the Wednesday, July 22, edition of the Daily Bee. Although we know that complementary/alternative medicine and homeopathy have their roles, it is important for the general public to know that the treatments recommended in this column have no scientific evidence supporting their use, especially in children.

Work with your doctor when it comes to opioids

In today’s day and age it’s difficult to go through an entire day without hearing some mention of the opioid epidemic in the United States.

Vaccine demand takes a breather

As more get vaccinated, however, experts predict that demand will creep back up.

PHD 'pausing' Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics, distribution

State says of 30,673 doses had been administered in Idaho, no problems have been reported

PHD 'pausing' Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics, distribution.

COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow

Local health officials concerned that diminishing demand will slow the pace to herd immunity.

Studies confirm HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer

A landmark study in 2020 in Sweden concluded that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine dramatically reduces the number of women who develop cervical cancer. How dramatically? To the tune of a 90 percent reduction in cervical cancer incidence compared to incidence of those unvaccinated during the 11-year study of nearly 1.7 million women.

Little defends rollout

Idahoans ask about future vaccinations

The Governor and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director Dave Jeppesen answered often-heated questions during Tuesday's AARP conference call.

Be sure to include health, fitness in routine

With busy schedules and lifestyles, keeping healthy can be a major challenge