Despite fierce opposition from Big Pharma, a health department in Idaho has voted to ban providing COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, making it the first in the nation to do so.

On October 22, the Southwest District health department’s board voted 4-3 in favor of the ban on COVID vaccines, making it the first health department in the nation to take such a step.

The decision reflects mounting skepticism in the district about vaccine efficacy and safety, despite ongoing support for vaccinations from Big Pharma and federal health agencies. The move is expected to spark debate and inspire similar actions from other health departments across the country.

Covering six counties along the Idaho-Oregon border, including three in the Boise metro area, this district is seeing an undeniable shift. Demand for COVID vaccines has plummeted—from 1,601 doses in 2021 to just 64 in 2024.

And it’s not just COVID shots; Idaho leads the nation with the highest rate of childhood vaccination exemptions. This region is clearly setting a new trend.

During the meeting, however, representatives from major pharmaceutical companies argued for keeping COVID vaccines available to the public.

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Dr. Perry Jansen said at the meeting, “Our request of the board is that we would be able to carry and offer those (vaccines), recognizing that we always have these discussions of risks and benefits.”

Jansen’s pleas were drowned out by more than 290 public comments, many of which called for an end to vaccine mandates or taxpayer funding of the vaccines.

Several prominent vaccine skeptics took to the podium, advocating for the ban on COVID mRNA vaccines, including Dr. Peter McCullough, a well-known cardiologist who champions alternatives like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine—treatments that the FDA and mainstream media have demonized, despite claims of success by their supporters.

Board Chairman Kelly Aberasturi recognized many faces from previous protests against draconian pandemic measures, such as lockdowns and mask mandates.

Speaking to the Associated Press, Aberasturi expressed his own doubts about COVID vaccines and figures like Anthony Fauci, admitting he was “supportive but disappointed” with the board’s decision.

According to Aberasturi, the total ban crosses a line into doctor-patient relationships and he worries it will set a precedent for restricting other vaccines and treatments down the line.