For Healthcare Workers

Influenza
(Flu)

Flu
Vaccine

Surveillance
Data

For Healthcare Workers

Materials
You Can Use

Vaccination Dashboard

Influenza is a reportable condition

Suspected novel strains of influenza and influenza-associated death are reportable by providers. Positive influenza lab test results are reportable. Visit our Conditions Reportable webpage for more information.

• Infectious Disease Report Form
• Confidential Influenza-Associated Mortality Case Report Form

State-supplied vaccine

Interested in enrolling to receive state-supplied vaccine? Learn more at the Alaska Immunization Program webpage.

Influenza testing available

Influenza testing is available at the Alaska State Public Health Laboratory in Fairbanks. For more information, see page 41 of the Alaska Laboratory Test Directory and the following request forms:

• ASPHL-Fairbanks Lab Test Request Form
• ASPHL Lab Supply Request Form

Seasonal influenza information from the CDC

• General Seasonal Flu Information
• Clinical Information
• Diagnostic Testing 
• Antiviral Drugs
• Infection Control in Health Care Facilities

Long-term care facility influenza resources

• Guidance on Management of Influenza Outbreaks in LTCF
• Influenza Outbreak Preparation and Management
• Influenza Outbreak Report Form
• Recommended Influenza Antiviral Medications for Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis
• Quick Guide:  Influenza Outbreak in LTCF
• Flu Season Sign for Staff Areas - unbranded
• Flu Season Sign for Visitor Areas - unbranded
•   Employee Influenza Vaccination Tracking Form (Sample, MS Word)
•   CDC Toolkit for Long-Term Care Employers
• Influenza & Norovirus Prevention Tool Kit (includes environmental cleaning checklist)
•   Resources on Norovirus or "Stomach Flu" - another cause of viral illness outbreaks in    facilities and is sometimes confused for influenza