Nearly half of Idaho seniors vaccinated

The news comes as the state expands its vaccine transparency tool and works toward a centralized appointment scheduling system.

Uncle Sam wants you vaccinated 一 or at least that’s the message

Michael McGuire, retiree and North Idaho local, is trying to spread his pro-vaccine message.

Get vaccinated now to help fight the flu bug

Every season flu sickens millions of Americans, hospitalizes hundreds of thousands, and kills tens of thousands. The 2017-2018 flu season was the most severe in a decade. While only moderate in severity, the 2018-2019 season was record-breaking in duration, with flu activity remaining elevated for 21 weeks. The U.S. had two different waves of flu, the first caused by H1N1 viruses and the second caused by H3N2 viruses.

Idaho updates vaccine timeline, with more doses now expected

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday that people 65 and over will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine starting Feb. 1.

COVID-19 positivity rate declines in PHD, state

Vaccination of healthcare workers, residents of long-term care facilities 'proceeding well'

COVID-19 positivity rate has declined in both the Panhandle Health District and the state of Idaho.

Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March

The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.

Idaho 'on a path to exit crisis standards of care'

Kids 5-11 have received 8,667 doses of vaccine since rollout

COVID-19 cases on good trend

US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach so that most adults and children would get a once-a-year shot. Americans would no longer have to keep track of how many shots they've received or when. The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell. The FDA is asking a panel of outside vaccine experts to weigh in on the new approach at a meeting Thursday. The agency will present data suggesting most Americans have enough protection to move to once-a-year shots.

Don't let holidays keep you from health, fitness

With the holiday season’s schedules and lifestyles, keeping your mind, body and soul healthy can be a major challenge. However, don’t let the hectic pace of life keep you from living yours to the fullest.

Don't let life prevent you from living

With busy schedules and lifestyles, keeping your mind, body and soul healthy can be a major challenge.

Too much of a good thing can be bad for your health

Today’s article subject was sparked by a television commercial. It showed a woman obviously suffering from a head cold. You could tell because she was talking funny, her nose was bright red and she was holding wads of facial tissues.

Idaho health officials say COVID case numbers are flattening

Idaho's COVID-19 case numbers are so high that the state is still worse off than when it first entered crisis standards of care, but public health officials said Tuesday that some hope is on the horizon.

Idaho asks court to toss lawsuit challenging vaccine plans

A federal judge should require an 87-year-old Idaho man to reveal whether he's received the COVID-19 vaccine following his January lawsuit seeking to put those 65 and older at the front of the line, state officials say.

Pharmacies: No shortage of flu shots

Spotty inventory has led some local residents to wonder if North Idaho was running low on this year’s flu vaccine.

Nutrient depletion from prescription drugs

Using prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs can deplete some of the vital nutrients our body needs. This can happen either through interfering with absorption of a particular vitamin, or by reducing the body’s ability to synthesize some essential nutrients. Storage, metabolism, and excretion may also be at hand.

Study: Skin Requires Topical Vitamin C

(NAPSI)—Due to its numerous health benefits, scientists are increasingly giving vitamin C an A+.

Revealing Masques

(NAPSI)—It may be that the best thing for your face is to hide it—behind a beauty masque, that is—because once it’s revealed, your skin can be more lovely and radiant.

Safeway now offering walk-in COVID vaccines

Sandpoint Safeway is offering Moderna and J&J vaccines, a Safeway representative said

PHD reports only 7 new coronavirus cases Friday

Zero COVID-related deaths in Idaho for second straight day

PHD reports only 7 new coronavirus cases Friday, none of which were in Bonner or Boundary counties.

Panhandle set to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced in a Dec. 4 COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting that the state will be receiving 13,650 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine throughout the next few weeks.