Idaho

Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
Vaccines during pregnancy protect both the mother and the baby by passing immunity to the infant. The recommended vaccines include:

• Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Pregnant women are advised to receive the flu vaccine during any trimester of pregnancy to protect both themselves and their babies from influenza-related complications.
• Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis): It is recommended that pregnant women receive the Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy, preferably between 27 and 36 weeks gestation, to protect newborns from whooping cough.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Pregnant women are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of severe illness. Recent studies have confirmed the safety of COVID-19 vaccines during early pregnancy, showing no increased risk of major birth defects.
• RSV Vaccine (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): The CDC recommends that pregnant women receive the RSV vaccine to protect their infants from severe RSV illness during the early months of life.

Vaccinations for Children

Idaho follows the CDC's immunization schedule for children, which includes vaccines to protect against various diseases. Key vaccinations include: Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP), Polio (IPV), Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13), Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Where to get vaccinated or vaccination support

Eastern Idaho Public Health: Provides all recommended childhood and adult vaccinations, including TB testing and foreign travel vaccines. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting their office.

Southwest District Health: Offers all recommended vaccinations for children and adults, as well as TB testing. Appointments are required and can be made by calling their office.

Full Circle Health: Supports childhood immunizations and offers a range of vaccines for children and pregnant women. They recognize the vital role vaccinations play in safeguarding health and provide comprehensive immunization services.

Idaho Immunization Program: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare manages the Idaho Immunization Program, which provides vaccines at no or low cost to eligible children through participating healthcare providers. They also maintain the Idaho Immunization Reminder Information System (IRIS), a secure statewide system that keeps track of immunization records.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Many pediatricians, family practice physicians, and obstetricians provide immunization services. It's recommended to consult with your healthcare provider to ensure vaccinations are administered according to the recommended schedules.