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Influenza and RSV declining in Alaska; COVID trends upward
That increase is seemingly driven by the appearance and increasing prevalence of a new subvariant of omicron
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State syphilis epidemic continues; officials urge testing
The number of cases reported in 2021 were 447, a 26.6% increase over the 353 reported in 2020
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Flu and RSV reaching peaks in Alaska, officials report
Cases of influenza in the state have been reported in much greater quantities much earlier in the season…
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DOH: Fewer births, more deaths in 2021 than in 2020
Average life expectancy has fallen in Alaska as more people are dying and fewer are being born, according…
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Flu more widespread, arriving earlier than previous years, state reports
Positive lab reports of influenza this week is higher than the peaks of the last four seasons
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COVID-19: Hospitalizations fall statewide, rise locally
The state reported no new resident deaths from COVID-19 this week
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Fewer than 50% of Alaska kids completing routine vaccines
This was compared to 2013, when more than 60% were completing routine vaccinations
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Health officials urge vaccination and mitigation ahead of virus trio
Health officials hope to mitigate the strain on hospitals this winter due to COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial…
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Drug Take Back Day to take place Saturday
The purpose is to“safely dispose of unneeded medications to prevent misuse and addiction
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Monkeypox on ‘steep downward trajectory’
The topic was discussed during Public Health ECHO held via Zoom and broadcast live on Facebook on Wednesday
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Limited monkeypox vaccines now available at Kenai Public Health Center
Limited monkeypox vaccines are available at the Kenai Public Health Center for those eligible.
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Pre-filed bill would require rape kit testing within six months
On Monday, Alaska House Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) pre-filed public safety legislation that would require the timely testing…
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Anchorage rep pre-files bill on contraceptive access
On Monday, Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) filed HB 21, which aims to provide greater access to reproductive health…
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How to stay healthy and safe during the holiday season
The holidays are a time to spend with family, enjoy the company of friends and to be grateful.…
Opinion
Secondhand Smoke — Time to Take It Outside
Americans have known for decades about the wide variety of health problems caused by smoking cigarettes. But breathing…
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Alaska opioid deaths increased by 77 percent in last decade, report says
The rate of Alaskans who died from opioid overdoses increased 77 percent over the last decade, with the…