Availability of monoclonal antibody treatment expands in the Treasure Valley; vaccines continue to be best defense against COVID-19

Central District Health (Idaho) — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline across Idaho, Central District Health (CDH) recommends the COVID-19 vaccine as the best defense against contracting, spreading, and becoming seriously ill from the virus. Anyone aged 5 years or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, with full protection reached two weeks after the final dose in a vaccine series is administered.

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