Infectious Diseases

Working to prevent and educate Alaska on infectious diseases

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    While Alaska can seem isolated, we are incredibly connected to the rest of the world, and that includes infectious diseases. We work to prevent diseases by providing low cost or free vaccinations, education and training to providers, and testing in our state laboratories to enable quick response to infectious diseases. 

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    HIV/AIDS Linkage to Care (L2C)

    Connects patients to intensive support including finding an HIV care provider

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    Order Vaccines for Distribution

    Learn how to order state-supplied vaccines for distribution to patients

    Providers

    Report a Health Condition

    Find out which conditions providers must report and the process for each

    Providers

    Report Food Poisoning

    Find out how to report incidents of food poisoning in Alaska

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    Vaccination Records

    Find out how you can get your or your children's vaccination records

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    Education

    Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    A condition affecting the spinal cord that can be caused by viral infections

    Avian Influenza

    Disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses

    Bed Bugs

    Small insects that feed on human blood

    Borealpox (formerly Alaskapox)

    Orthopoxviruses that can infect mammals

    Botulism

    Paralytic illness caused by Clostridium bacteria

    Campylobacter

    Bacteria that can cause an intestinal illness in people and animals

    Dengue

    Vector-borne viral disease

    Epidemiology Procedure Manual

    Filoviruses (Ebola and Marburg)

    RNA virus that causes severe hemorrhagic fever

    Food and Waterborne Disease

    Results from consuming food or beverages that are contaminated by disease-causing microbes or pathogens

    Group A Streptococcus

    Bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin

    Haemophilus Influenzae

    Causes severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children younger than five years of age

    Healthcare-Associated Infections

    Hepatitis

    Hepatitis

    HIV Prevention Medication

    Homelessness and Health

    Resources for providers to support persons experiencing homelessness

    Human Coronavirus

    Usually causes a mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illness

    Influenza

    contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

    Listeria

    A serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes

    Measles

    Measles

    Meningococcal Disease

    Meningococcal Disease

    Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

    Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

    Mpox (Monkeypox)

    A rare disease that is caused by infection with mpox virus

    Mumps

    Mumps

    Norovirus

    Contagious Virus

    Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning at DEC

    DEC information on Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

    Pertussis

    Pertussis

    Pneumococcal Disease

    Common bacterial cause of ear, sinus infections, and severe illness

    Poxviruses

    Cause the formation of lesions, skin nodules, or a widespread rash when a person or animal is infected.

    Rabies

    Virus most commonly transmitted to humans through animals

    RSV

    Can cause upper respiratory infections and lower respiratory tract infections

    Salmonella

    An infection of the intestines caused by bacteria called Salmonella

    Shellfish Poisoning

    Serious illness caused by eating contaminated shellfish

    Shigella

    Bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness

    Tetanus

    Tetanus

    Tickborne Disease

    Disease resulting from a tick bite

    Tuberculosis

    Vaccine-Preventable Disease

    Preventative measures for preventing the spread of harmful diseases

    Varicella (Chicken Pox)

    Chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus

    Wastewater Monitoring

    HIV/STD

    Services

    Free Personal Condom Pack

    Alaskans can receive 20 latex condoms in discreet packaging for free

    Free STD Testing Kit

    Order a free self-testing kit for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis

    HIV/AIDS Linkage to Care (L2C)

    Connects patients to intensive support including finding an HIV care provider

    Education

    HIV Prevention Medication

    Sexually Transmitted Diseases

    Related Organziations

    Alaska HIV Advisory Group (ARISE)

    Healthcare-Associated Infections

    HIV/STD Program

    Immunization Program

    Immunization

    Services

    Order Vaccines for Distribution

    Learn how to order state-supplied vaccines for distribution to patients

    Report a Health Condition

    Find out which conditions providers must report and the process for each

    Vaccination Records

    Find out how you can get your or your children's vaccination records

    Vaccines for Children (VFC)

    Free vaccines for children from native, low-income, or underinsured families

    VacTrAK

    Computerized system access to immunization information for all Alaskans

    Education

    Alaska Immunization Provider Training

    Alaska Immunization Provider Training

    Immunization Information

    Immunization Outreach Materials

    Download or order immunization education material like posters and flyers

    Let's Talk Vaccines

    Vaccine-Preventable Disease

    Preventative measures for preventing the spread of harmful diseases

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    For Provider & Clinicians

    For School Professionals

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