Influenza and other respiratory illnesses are hitting Alaska early this year, raising concerns about a more severe flu and cold season that could put pressure on the state’s hospitals.
A health care professional prepares to administer a flu shot during a drive-through flu shot clinic at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.
As many as 36,000 Americans die each year of complications of influenza and more than 200,000 are hospitalized. Last flu season, nine influenza-related deaths were reported in Alaska, according to the state health department. RSV is is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms. It can sometimes be serious, especially for infants and older adults,Hospitals around the country have seen a surge in pediatric RSV patients in recent weeks,The Alaska Hospital Association is closely monitoring hospital intake for signs of RSV among pediatric patients in particular, Jared Kosin, president of the Alaska Hospital Association said this week.
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