Study of more than 200,000 people demonstrated that herpes zoster (shingles) is associated with an almost 30% higher long-term risk of a major cardiovascular event Elevated risk may persist for 12 years or more after developing shingles Risk may be greater among those with potentially immunocompromising conditions or who are taking immunosuppressing treatments BOSTON – […]
Many viruses are making Alaskans sick this winter, but the virus primarily responsible for filling up our clinics, emergency departments, and pediatric hospital beds this season is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Each year in the United States, RSV leads to an average 58,000 hospitalizations with 100-500 deaths among children younger than 5 years old and […]
The Alaska Department of Health Weekly COVID-19 and Influenza Update has been updated with data from the week of November 06 – November 12, 2022 and can be viewed here. Key Findings: COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of November 06 – November 12, 2022. There is no clear […]
COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of September 25 – October 01, 2022, with evidence for decreasing cases in several but not all areas. The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is decreasing (see graph below illustrating hospital beds occupied by persons with COVID-19). Most parts of Alaska […]