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CDHD McCall Office Offers another H1N1 Flu Clinic
11/17/09Based on the success of the H1N1 (swine) flu clinic held Saturday November 14th at the Central District Health Department (CDHD) McCall office, another clinic is being scheduled for Friday November 20th.
Idaho 2009 H1N1 Weekly Update: November 13
11/13/09Reports of influenza-like illnesses are widespread throughout the state. This coincides with the national report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in which most states are reporting widespread activity.
H1N1 Vaccine Availability for Week Four
11/13/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will have 2500 doses of vaccine available for the Point of Dispensing (POD) operation scheduled for Saturday November 14th.
2009 H1N1 (swine) Flu Infection Contributes to Death of Elmore County Woman
11/12/09The 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu virus has contributed to the death of an Elmore County woman in her 30s who had underlying medical conditions. This is the first confirmed death associated with the H1N1 flu virus in Elmore County and for the Central District Health Department (CDHD).
Weekend POD Could Be the Last for Awhile
11/10/09On Saturday November 14th the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will operate a single Point of Dispensing (POD) for H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations at the former Comp USA store at 1195 N Milwaukee Street, Boise.
CDHD McCall Office Offers H1N1 Flu Vaccine
11/06/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) McCall office has H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine and will be making it available to Priority Group members by appointment only on Saturday November 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
CDHD Resumes School Vaccinations
11/06/09Teams of nurses from the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will begin vaccinating students in the Mountain Home and Kuna schools the beginning the week of November 9th.
Revised H1N1 Vaccine Availability for Week Three
11/06/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) has revised its estimates of vaccine availability for the Point of Dispensing (POD) clinic scheduled for Saturday November 7th. There will be no vaccine available for children under 4 years of age.
Idaho 2009 H1N1 Weekly Update: November 4
11/04/09Reports of influenza-like illnesses are widespread throughout the state. This coincides with the national report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in which most states are reporting widespread activity.
CDHD Adjusts POD Schedule for Week Three
11/03/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will open a single Point of Dispensing (POD) location this Saturday November 7, 2009, at the former K-Mart store, 1001 Park Center Blvd.
CDHD Expands Priority Groups at Ada County PODs
10/31/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is expanding the Priority Groups at its two Ada County Point of Dispensing (POD) clinics effective immediately. Now more people will be able to get H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations.
Red Cross Assists at Ada County PODs
10/30/09The American Red Cross of Greater Idaho will be providing assistance to the Central District Health Department (CDHD) at its two Ada County Point of Dispensing (POD) locations Saturday October 31, 2009. The Red Cross will be serving hot drinks and water to members of the public waiting in line for the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations.
CDHD Point of Dispensing (POD) Locations Reopen Saturday
10/29/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will open its two Ada County Point of Dispensing (POD) locations again Saturday October 31st at 10:00 a.m. with more than twice as much H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine as was available on October 24th.
Idaho 2009 H1N1 Weekly Update: October 28
10/28/09Reports of influenza-like illnesses are widespread throughout the state. This coincides with the national report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in which most states are reporting widespread activity.
Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinic Scheduled
10/26/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) has just received a shipment of pediatric seasonal flu vaccine and will be offering a special walk-in clinic on Monday October 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Point of Dispensing (POD) site, the former Comp USA store, 1195 N Milwaukee Street – not at the health district office.
Tips for a Better Point of Dispensing (POD) Experience
10/23/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will open its Point of Dispensing (POD) locations in Ada County Saturday October 24th at 10:00 a.m. We are well aware of the great public interest in getting the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine. What follows are some suggestions for making your experience at the PODs better.
Limited Supply of H1N1 Flu Vaccine for Weekend PODs
10/21/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will open its two Ada County Points of Dispensing (POD) locations as planned Saturday October 24th at 10:00 a.m. However, planners warn that the vaccine will be in extremely short supply and that only Priority Group members will be served.
CDHD Narrows Definition of H1N1 Vaccine Priority Groups - Suspends School Vaccination Program
10/20/09In response to smaller than expected deliveries of H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine the Central District Health Department (CDHD) is narrowing its definition of Priority Groups and suspending its school-based vaccination program.
Ada County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics to Open October 24th
10/15/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will open its two Ada County Point of Dispensing (POD) facilities Saturday October 24th to deliver H1N1 flu vaccine for Priority Groups.
H1N1 Flu Delivery Campaign Starts with Schools
10/15/09As more H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine becomes available, the Central District Health Department (CDHD) is implementing plans for distributing the vaccine starting in the state’s two largest school districts.
CDHD Getting Close to Delivering H1N1 (swine) Flu Vaccine
10/14/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is getting more shipments of H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine every week and is close to being able to open large-scale vaccination clinics for priority groups.
Idaho 2009 H1N1 Weekly Update: October 14
10/14/09Reports of influenza like illnesses are widespread throughout the state. This coincides with the national report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in which most states are reporting widespread activity.
H1N1 Pandemic Flu Infection Contributes to Death of Latah County Woman
10/08/09The 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu virus has contributed to the death of a Latah County woman in her 50s who had underlying medical conditions. This is the third death associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu virus in Idaho.
CDHD Out of Seasonal Flu Vaccine
10/07/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) has exhausted its supply of children’s seasonal flu vaccine and is encouraging the public to seek the vaccine from other providers in the community.
H1N1 Influenza Infection Contributes to Death of a Bannock County Teen
10/07/09The 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu virus has contributed to the death of a Bannock County teen. The adolescent, who had underlying risk factors, died from flu complications during the past week. This is the second Idaho death related to H1N1 infection, but the first in a person under the age of 25.
H1N1 Rarely Requires Hospital Care
10/07/09Reports of flu-like illness are on the increase across the nation and in Idaho. Most people suffering from the flu don’t need to see a doctor and will recover completely with proper care at home.
2009 H1N1 Pandemic Flu Infection Contributes to Death of Canyon County Man
09/28/09The 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu virus has contributed to the death of a Canyon County man in his 50s who had an underlying medical condition. This is the first death associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu virus in Idaho.
CDHD Provides Strategy Details for Upcoming Flu Season
09/18/09In the coming weeks the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will implement plans for protecting the residents of Ada, Elmore, Boise and Valley counties from the H1N1 (swine) flu. The initial strategies are designed to reduce the spread of the disease, especially among those vulnerable to the most serious effects of the flu.
Arm Yourself: Get Your Seasonal Flu Vaccination Today!
09/16/09Early shipments of seasonal flu vaccine are arriving in Idaho, prompting public health officials to urge people to receive a seasonal flu vaccine to protect themselves and their families.
Three Elmore County Residents Test Positive for West Nile Virus
09/4/09Three Elmore County women have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Two of them, one in her 30s and another in her 60s from Mountain Home, had symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Both have since been released and are recovering at home. The third case involved a woman in her 70s from Glenns Ferry.
Twin Falls County Man Dies from West Nile Infection
08/24/09West Nile virus has contributed to the death of a Twin Falls County man. The man, who is over the age of 60, is the first Idaho resident to die from West Nile infection this year.
Foiling the Flu this Fall and Winter
08/21/09Tips on dealing with the seasonal flu and the Pandemic H1N1 flu.
CDHD Holds Back-to-School Immunization Clinics for Insured Children
07/29/09The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is offering a series of special ‘Back-to-School’ Immunization Clinics designed to assist the parents of insured children in getting their kids ready for school.
People Urged to Take Precautions Following Rabid Bat Discovery
07/27/09A bat in Ada County has tested positive for rabies, prompting Idaho health officials to remind people throughout the state to take precautions around bats and make sure that their dogs, cats and horses are adequately vaccinated against rabies.
Information for Physicians - West Nile Testing Information
07/02/09Complete information on testing procedures.
Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Available Again
07/01/09As of July 1, Idaho smokers looking for help in kicking the nicotine habit can once again request free Nicotine Replacement Therapy through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Project Filter.
