Idaho health department first in U.S. barred from administering COVID-19 vaccines in six counties.

The Southwest District Health department in Idaho has become the first public health body in the U.S. to be barred from administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties, following a narrow board decision. The reasons behind the decision are unclear, but it has sparked concern among health experts about vaccine access and the precedent it may set. Critics argue that this move goes beyond previous instances where health departments stopped offering vaccines due to cost or low demand, instead questioning the medical product itself.

November 20, 2024
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