RECOMMENDED SHOTS FOR FALL | A flu shot is recommended for everyone aged six months and older and a high dose flu shot is recommended for everyone 65 and older. Updated COVID shots are recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. RSV vaccines are available to protect older adults, people during pregnancy and babies from getting sick. To find a flu vaccine, go to Vaccinate.Alaska.Gov or contact your health care provider, pharmacy or a state public health center.
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Denise Carl
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Tracy Olson
Sr Systems Analyst - SharePoint Solutions at State of Alaska, Health and Social Services
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Public Health Microbiologist II, Whole Genome Sequencing Lead at State of Alaska Public Health Laboratory
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Southern Regional Office Mgr at WI DHS-Division of Public Health
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SUPPORT STUDENTS AFTER A HEAD INJURY | A head injury can impact a student’s ability to succeed in school. We have resources available to help. Find free support for consultation, accommodation plans, management plans, tools and trainings, and more. For free support for students, visit https://lnkd.in/gMpCABSZ.
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QUIT TOBACCO TO LOWER YOUR CHANCES OF DEMENTIA | Quitting tobacco can lower your chances of dementia. Avoiding smoking isn’t just good for your lungs – it also protects your brain. Quitting improves heart and lung health, too. When you’re ready to quit, talk to your health care provider. Reach out to Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or https://lnkd.in/g3eGyPMD.
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2023 DRUG OVERDOSE MORTALITY REPORT RELEASED | The Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (HAVRS) and Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP) have released the finalized 2023 Drug Overdose Mortality Update. This report contains detailed statistical reporting and other information about the demographic characteristics of overdose victims, where deaths occurred, the types of drugs and multidrug combinations involved in fatal overdoses, and prevention strategies to help reduce overdose mortality. In 2023, we lost 357 Alaskans to fatal drug overdoses, 265 of which involved opioids. Overdose death rates were highest among men, American Indian/Alaska Native people, people aged 35-44, and people located in the Anchorage region. “The burden of overdose fatalities will not be solved by one agency, organization, or department,” says Dr. Robert Lawrence, Chief Medical Officer. “Our response is weaving together the work done by so many, along five cords of intervention: interdiction, prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. Only with strong collaboration will we be able to pull people to freedom and turn the tide on this epidemic.” Learn more and read the report online at: https://lnkd.in/gb522Eti
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FENTANYL HIDES IN OTHER DRUGS | Fentanyl can be mixed into pills and other drugs and you wouldn’t know it. Any drug that is not prescribed to you by a doctor and provided to you by a pharmacy could have fentanyl in it. Don’t take any drug that is not prescribed to you. Learn more about fentanyl at opioids.alaska.gov.
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TAME THE FLU | Flu can be wild— but a flu shot can reduce the risk of illness, flu and related hospitalization. A seasonal flu shot is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. To find a flu vaccine, go to vaccinate.alaska.gov or contact your health care provider, pharmacy or a state public health center.
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Want to know how one organization is making waves in drug prevention? 💬 My House Mat-Su’s latest podcast episode features the Director of Public Health Lindsay Kato & explores how community support and youth involvement are key to tackling substance misuse. This inspiring discussion is a must-listen for every Alaskan, especially as we prepare for Red Ribbon Week. Tune in, tag a friend, and learn how YOU can contribute. Stay tuned for information about a Door Decorating Contest to spread awareness! #FilmDrugFreeAlaska
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SYPHILIS 101 | Anyone can get syphilis! A common myth is that only men can get syphilis, but that is not true. Anyone who is sexually active can get syphilis, which is why it is important to be tested for syphilis whenever you have a new sexual partner. STD testing is free at Alaska’s Public Health Centers. Find a state public health center near you here: std.alaska.gov
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COVID SHOTS ARE HERE | Updated 2024-2025 COVID shots are recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older and widely available in Alaska. Find a location to get your COVID shot at vaccinate.alaska.gov or call your local health care provider, pharmacy or public health center. Recently had COVID-19? People who recently had COVID-19 may choose to delay getting a COVID-19 vaccine for 3 months, as getting sick again is less likely in the weeks to months following infection.
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FREE MATERIALS FOCUSED ON DEMENTIA | Making healthy changes can protect the health of your brain. Visit the Materials page of our Fresh Start campaign to find handouts and videos that share healthy habits that can reduce chances of developing dementia. You can download and share these for free in doctor’s offices, at health fairs, and more. https://lnkd.in/gsDKq5HC