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New RSV preventative measures to be available this season
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus are being identified in the southeastern United States, a Centers for Disease Control…
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State recommends flu vaccination in September and October
That guidance says that everyone over 6 months should be vaccinated
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Health officials warn of avian influenza, activity still low
An epidemiology bulletin published by the State Department of Health late last month warns of the presence of…
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Health officials say Alaska leads nation in drowning deaths, urge safe practices
A majority of non-occupational Alaska drownings occur in relation to boating, both for recreation and for subsistence
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100% Alaska survey results, state of services discussed at town hall
Change 4 the Kenai leads conversation about access to mental health, housing, transportation
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State health alert issued for fentanyl mixture
Xylazine is not approved for human use and naloxone will not be able to reverse its effect
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Health officials say Alaska falling behind on key cancer screenings
Screenings for breast and cervical cancer in Alaska have been on a downward trend for several years, Anne…
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Department of Health to reevaluate every Medicaid beneficiary
The state has to begin redetermination for everyone receiving benefits by March 31
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Alaska lags national average for childhood vaccinations
All vaccines administered in Alaska are reported to the Alaska Immunization Information System
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Hospital volunteer program struggles to bounce back
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the volunteer program at Central Peninsula Hospital boasted a team of around 250.
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Only 5 cases of mpox detected in Alaska
An epidemiology bulletin released by the State Department of Health on Wednesday provides a summary of Alaska’s public…
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Department of Health: Homicides increased last decade
Homicides accounted for 19% of the violent deaths in Alaska from 2011-2020
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COVID-19: Cases and hospitalizations fall statewide and in Kenai Peninsula Borough
21 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alaska