Top of Page When did the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services/ Division of Public Health become concerned about pandemic flu?
• A pandemic influenza outbreak is always a concern for public health. • In the last century, pandemics occurred in 1918, 1957 and 1968. • The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services/ Division of Public Healthpromotes annual influenza vaccination, especially for people with high risk for complications (including people with heart disease, diabetes, respiratory conditions and other medical conditions) and for young children. Annual influenza vaccinations are given by public health centers and other clinics throughout the state. • Public health activities in Alaska focus on educational messages promoting vaccination and disease prevention practices like hand washing and covering coughs as well as staying home from work or school during illness. • DHSS/DPH conducts influenza surveillance to track the spread of influenza and illnesses with similar symptoms, and to identify the specific strains of influenza through laboratory testing. • The current state plan for pandemic influenza
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