Disease Data

It’s bat season – Bats and other animals may carry diseases like rabies. Symptoms can include fever, unusual aggression, and foaming at the mouth. If someone in your household comes into contact with a suspected rabid animal, please contact us at (208)415-5235 for guidance and next steps. Reduce the your risk of rabies by avoiding contact with bats or another wildlife. For more information about how to prevent contact with bats visit Idaho Fish and Game website  Protect people, protect bats and avoid rabies

Food safety for farm fresh eggs – Unbroken, clean or fresh shell eggs may contain salmonella. Salmonella contamination can happen during egg development, as the egg exits the hens body, and after the egg is laid through the pore on the shell.  Cook eggs until both the yolk and white are firm. Egg dishes should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) or hotter. Raw and undercooked eggs may contain Salmonella bacteria that can make you sick. For more information please visit the USDA’s Shell Eggs from Farm to Table

Measles – Northern Idaho has seen measles cases recently. Measles (rubeola) is highly contagious; one person infected with measles can infect 9 out of 10 unvaccinated individuals with whom they come in close contact with. Symptoms of measles include high fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red eyes. If you or someone you now was exposed to measles or has measles like symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider before going in. For more information about measles and measles cases please visit: Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC