When a child gets the flu, they’re not only sick in bed for a week or more, but the illness can also have serious and even life-threatening consequences. In fact, 180 children died after contracting the flu during the 2017-2018 season, one of the most severe on record. Despite the consensus of the medical community, […]
ANCHORAGE — State public health centers, along with the Municipality of Anchorage, will waive all immunization administration fees for all ages during National Infant Immunization Week, April 18–25, 2015. The annual observation is a perfect time to update your and your children’s vaccinations at no cost for those who qualify. National Infant Immunization Week highlights […]
JUNEAU – National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 7-13 and the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) would like to remind people of the importance of getting their flu shot. Flu season typically peaks between December and February but significant activity can occur as late as May. As long as flu viruses are spreading, it’s […]
ANCHORAGE — State public health centers, along with the Municipality of Anchorage and Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, will waive all immunization administration fees during National Infant Immunization Week. The annual observation, April 26–May 3, is a perfect time to update your children’s vaccinations at no cost. National Infant Immunization Week highlights the importance of protecting infants from […]