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2024
AKPHAN: Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
(August 20, 2024)
AKPHAN: Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States
(August 16, 2024)
AKPHAN: Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Spread to Neighboring Countries
(August 7, 2024)
AKPHAN: Increase in Pertussis Activity in Alaska
(August 5, 2024)
AKPHAN: Disruptions in Availability of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTEC
TM
Blood Culture Bottles
(July 23, 2024)
AKPHAN: Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz
TM
Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies
(June 21, 2024)
AKPHAN: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response
(April 9, 2024)
AKPHAN: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination
(March 21, 2024)
AKPHAN: Recommendations for the Use of the RSVpreF Vaccine in Pregnancy and Nirsevimab in Infants and Young Children in Alaska during the 2023–24 Respiratory Disease Season
(March 19, 2024)
AKPHAN: Recommendations for the Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine in Pregnancy – Update for the Alaska 2023-2024 Season
(January 26, 2024)
2023
AKPHAN: Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024 Winter Season
(December 18, 2023)
AKPHAN: High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
(November 13, 2023)
AKPHAN: Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the United States—Interim CDC Recommendations to Protect Infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season
Summary
(October 25, 2023)
AKPHAN: Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season
(June 21, 2023)
AKPHAN: Important Updates on Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients Who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico
(June 1, 2023)
AKPHAN: Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases
(May 15, 2023)
AKPHAN: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania
(April 7, 2023)
AKPHAN: Measles Exposure at a Large Gathering in Kentucky, February 2023 and Global Measles Outbreaks
(March 3, 2023)
CDC HAN: Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
(February 1, 2023)
AKPHAN: Increase in Newly Diagnosed Cases of HIV in Fairbanks/Interior Region
(January 31, 2023)
2022
AKPHANs: Important Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention and Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections
(December 22, 2022)
CDC HAN: Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir
(December 14, 2022)
CDC HAN: Update on Ebola Virus Disease (Sudan ebolavirus) Outbreak in Central Uganda
(November 7, 2022)
CDC HAN: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially Among Children, Early in the 2022-2023 Fall and Winter
(November 4, 2022)
Respiratory Virus Update for Alaska
(September, 15, 2022)
Monkeypox Updates for Providers (August 12, 2022)
Monkeypox Updates for Providers (August 10, 2022)
Monkeypox Updates for Providers
(August 3, 2022)
Updates on Testing and Vaccination for Monkeypox
(July 13, 2022)
Updated Case-finding Guidance: Monkeypox Outbreak — United States, 2022
(June 14, 2022)
Shortage of Iodinated Contrast Media
(June 9, 2022)
COVID-19 Rebound After Paxlovid Treatment
(May 24, 2022)
Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries - 2022
(May 20, 2022)
Updated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
(May 11, 2022)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response
(April 29, 2022)
Updated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19
(April 25, 2022)
Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
(April 21, 2022)
Using Therapeutics to Prevent and Treat COVID-19
(January 4, 2022)
2021
Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation
(November 29, 2021)
Increases in Availability of Cannabis Products Containing Delta-8 THC and
Reported Cases of Adverse Events (September 15, 2021)
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness
Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat
COVID-19 (August 26, 2021)
Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks with Current and Emergent Variants — United States, 2021 (July 27, 2021)
Recall of LeadCare® Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results (July 7, 2021)
Increase in Heroin Overdose Emergency Department Visits - Alaska, 2021 (June 7, 2021)
Cases of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia after Receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
(April 13, 2021)
Monoclonal Antibody Antiviral Resistance Seen with SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern
(March 29, 2021)
2021 Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks
(March 19, 2021)
Update to CDC’s Treatment Guidelines for Gonococcal Infection, 2020
(January 21, 2021)
2020
Increase in Fatal Drug Overdoses Across the United States Driven by Synthetic Opioids Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(December 22, 2020)
Recent HIV Clusters and Outbreaks Across the United States Among People Who Inject Drugs and Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(October 6, 2020)
Widespread Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Alaska – Reminders and Updated Release from Isolation Criteria)
(July 23, 2020)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
(May 14, 2020)
Updated Procedures for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing in Alaska
(April 8, 2020)
Guidance for the Safe Handling of Bodies of Deceased Persons with COVID-19
(April 7, 2020)
Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
(March 30, 2020)
Guidance on Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel Caring for COVID-19 Patients
(March 28, 2020)
Updated Procedures for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing in Alaska
(March 21, 2020)
Updated Procedures for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing in Alaska
(March 13, 2020)
Procedures for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing in Alaska
(March 10, 2020)
Expanded Criteria for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Persons Under Investigation (PUI) Testing in Alaska
(March 6, 2020)
Updated Criteria for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Persons Under Investigation (PUI) Reporting and Testing in Alaska
(March 4, 2020)
CDC HAN - Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
(February 28, 2020)
CDC HAN - Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
(February 1, 2020)
CDC HAN - Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China
(January 17, 2020)
CDC HAN - Outbreak of Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology (PUE) in Wuhan, China
(January 8, 2020)
2019
Opioid Health Action Response to the Arrest of Two Alaskan Opioid Prescribers
(October 16, 2019)
Unexpected number of invasive
Haemophilus influenzae
type b cases in Southcentral Alaska
(October 9, 2019)
Increase in Syphilis Among Women and Non-Gay-Identified Men
(September 5, 2019)
CDC HAN - Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette Products
(August 30, 2019)
Report Possible Cases of Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illness to the Alaska Section of Epidemiology
(August 28, 2019)
Measles Confirmed on the Kenai Peninsula – What Alaska Providers Should Know
(July 16, 2019)
STD Drug Shortages — Erythromycin, Ceftriaxone Diluents & Penicillin G
(March 15, 2019)
Measles Outbreak in Washington State — What Alaskans Should Know
(January 29, 2019)
2018
Updated Recommendations for Palivizumab Prophylaxis due to Early Onset of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Activity in Alaska
(November 7, 2018)
Update on Alaska’s Ongoing Syphilis Outbreak
(October 23, 2018)
Measles Case in Cruise Ship Passenger — What Alaska Providers Should Know
(August 14, 2018)
Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections among Persons Who Use Drugs and Persons Experiencing Homelessness
(June 11, 2018)
Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use
(May 25, 2018)
Outbreak of
E. coli
O157 Infections at a Correctional Facility in Nome
(April 19, 2018)
Syphilis in Alaska
(March 14, 2018)
MMR Vaccination Recommendations for the Ongoing Mumps Outbreak in Alaska
(February 21, 2018)
Updated Guidance for Mumps Virus Testing through Public Health
(February 1, 2018)
2017
Updated MMR Vaccination Recommendations
(December 28, 2017)
Seasonal Influenza A(H3N2) Activity and Antiviral Treatment of Patients with Influenza -- 2017
(December 27, 2017)
Gonorrhea Outbreak in Alaska
(October 3, 2017)
Early Influenza Season Activity in Alaska
(September 12, 2017)
Additional Cases of Mumps in Anchorage
(August 10, 2017)
Potential for Falsely Low Blood Lead Test Results from LeadCare® Analyzers
(May 17, 2017)
One Case of Mumps Confirmed in Anchorage
(May 12, 2017)
CDC Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Shigella Strains with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin
(April 19, 2017)
Rabies Confirmed in a Dog Brought to Anchorage from Rural Alaska
(January 10, 2017)
2016
Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections Caused by a Novel
emm
Type
(November 29, 2016)
National Outbreak of Hepatitis A Linked to Frozen Strawberries – Product was Distributed in Alaska
(November 4, 2016)
CDC Advises Hospitals to Alert Patients at Risk from Contaminated Heater-Cooler Devices Used during Cardiac Surgery
(October 13, 2016)
Flu Season Begins: Severe Influenza Illness Reported
(February 2, 2016)
Recognizing, Managing, and Reporting Zika Virus Infections in Travelers Returning from Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico
(January 16, 2016)
2015
Salmonella Cases Linked to Recalled Cucumbers: Illnesses and Product in Alaska
(September 4, 2015)
Summer Influenza Activity in Alaska
(June 19, 2015)
Updated Information and Guidelines for Evaluation of Patients for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection
(June 11, 2015)
Measles Confirmed in Fairbanks – What Alaska Providers Should Know
(June 9, 2015)
CDC Health Advisory Regarding an Outbreak of Recent HIV and HCV Infections among Persons Who Inject Drugs
(April 24, 2015)
Measles Outbreak in Disneyland – Possible Alaska Case
(January 23, 2015)
Six Cases of Acute Myocarditis in Children — Alaska, 2014
(January 5, 2015)
2014
CDC Health Advisory Regarding the Potential for Circulation of Drifted Influenza A (H3N2) Viruses
(December 3, 2014)
Alaska-specific Ebola Information and Updates
(October 3, 2014)
Acute Neurologic Illness with Focal Limb Weakness of Unknown Etiology in Children
(September 26, 2014)
Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Enterovirus D68 – Multiple States, 2014
(September 12, 2014)
Suspected Measles Case on Cruise Ship – Exposure to Alaskans Unlikely
(September 12, 2014)
Evaluation Guidelines of Alaska Patients Suspected of Having Ebola
(August 12, 2014)
Rabies Detected in Keen's Myotis Bat – Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
(July 18, 2014)
Unusually High Summer Influenza Activity in Alaska
(June 17, 2014)
Measles – Situational Awareness
(June 5, 2014)
2013
Change in State-Supplied Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Policy
(December 4, 2013)
Multistate outbreak of Hepatitis A potentially associated with a frozen berry blend food product
(June 1, 2013)
Campylobacter
Outbreak Associated with Consumption of Raw Milk, Kenai Peninsula, May 2013
(May 23, 2013)
Update: Nationwide Shortage of Tubersol (PPD), Alaska Recommendations
(April 12, 2013)
Nationwide Shortage of Tubersol (PPD)
(March 8, 2013)
Update:
Campylobacter
Outbreak Associated with Consumption of Raw Milk,
January – February 2013
(February 22, 2013)
Campylobacter
Outbreak Associated with Consumption of Raw Milk, Kenai Peninsula, January – February 2013
(February 15, 2013)
2012
Spike in Varicella (Chickenpox) Cases, Kenai Peninsula — Fall 2012
(September 28, 2012)
Pertussis Outbreak — Washington State, 2012
(April 9, 2012)
2011
Campylobacter
Outbreak Associated with Consumption of Raw Milk, May – June 2011
(June 24, 2011)
2010
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning – Information and Resources for Health Care Providers
(June 23, 2010)
2009
Peramivir IV authorized for certain hospitalized patients infected with 2009 H1N1 influenza
(October 24, 2009)
Alaska reports additional H1N1-related death
(September 9, 2009)
Alaska reports first probable H1N1-related death of a child
(September 5, 2009)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
associated with consumption of raw oysters
(August 24, 2009)
Update No. 2: Revised Testing Recommendations for Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) 2009
(July 13, 2009)
Update: Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Alaska and New Testing Recommendations
(June 24, 2009)
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