| Disease | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-nCoV | 28605 | 19579 | 2571 | 853 | 250 |
| Aseptic meningitis | 1 | 5 | 18 | 6 | |
| Botulism, foodborne | |||||
| Botulism, infant | |||||
| Botulism, wound | 1 | ||||
| Campylobacteriosis | 30 | 32 | 36 | 48 | 31 |
| Chlamydia | 542 | 560 | 557 | 495 | 205 |
| Cryptosporidiosis | 1 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Elevated Blood Lead | 66 | 92 | 79 | 82 | 50 |
| Giardiasis | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 |
| Gonorrhea | 111 | 137 | 108 | 72 | 26 |
| Group A Strep, invasive | 7 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 11 |
| Haemophilus influenzae, invasive | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Hepatitis A | 3 | 3 | |||
| Hepatitis B | 9 | 14 | 45 | 13 | 2 |
| Hepatitis C | 233 | 166 | 141 | 131 | 43 |
| HIV | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Influenza | 2 | 17 | 419 | 1687 | 2063 |
| Legionellosis | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Lyme disease | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
| Malaria | 1 | ||||
| Mpox (Monkeypox) | 1 | ||||
| Mumps | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Neisseria meningitidis, invasive (Mening. disease) | 1 | 1 | |||
| Noroviruses | 2 | 25 | 58 | 47 | |
| Pertussis | 1 | 3 | 5 | 372 | 80 |
| Rabies, Human | 1 | ||||
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | 384 | 362 | 184 | 196 | 537 |
| S. aureus, coag+, meth- or oxi- resistant (MRSA) | 26 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 19 |
| Salmonellosis (excl S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi) | 18 | 16 | 49 | 31 | 13 |
| Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) | 5 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 9 |
| Shigellosis | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome | 1 | ||||
| Streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive disease (IPD) | 7 | 12 | 9 | 1 | |
| Syphilis, non-congenital | 30 | 56 | 49 | 34 | 12 |
| Tetanus | 1 | 1 | |||
| Tuberculosis | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Yersinosis | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Zika virus disease, non-congenital | 1 |
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
It’s tick season – Northern Idaho is home to a variety of ticks, which can carry and transmit diseases. Unfortunately Idaho does not test ticks for disease, However, for more information about ticks, including images for identification and tips for preventing and getting rid of ticks, please see this guide from the University of Idaho.
Backyard poultry- Backyard poultry can spread bird flu, campylobacter, E. Coli, histoplasmosis and salmonella. It is important to ensure proper care and hygiene when raising backyard poultry. Things that you can do to prevent the spread of illness is washing your hands with soap and water after interacting with the poultry or the areas in which they live. Keep material such as food containers or equipment separated from living or eating areas of your home. Refrain from putting poultry near your face. Also handle, storage, wash and cook farm fresh eggs safely to prevent the spread of disease. For more information please visit Backyard Poultry | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
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
Updated: June 27, 2025
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Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Panhandle Health District provides over 40 different public health programs to families, individuals and organizations in northern Idaho. From food and drinking water safety to health education and disease control, public health services are critical to ensure our community is a safe and healthy place to live, work and play.
The PHD team is made up of nurses, nutritionists, environmental health specialists, health educators and many other dedicated professionals with a common goal to deliver vital public health services.
Panhandle Health District is one of seven health districts in the state of Idaho.
