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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Devi Shastri

An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first

COVID Vaccines-Idaho - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.

Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department.

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