Health officials are urging Alaskans to get flu shots and COVID boosters, practice regular hand-washing and stay home from gatherings if any symptoms arise.
"Dr. Matt Hirschfeld"
As the season of respiratory illness begins, anxiety builds over Alaska’s pediatric hospital capacity
Alaska pediatricians say they expect to manage any surge in respiratory viruses that could hit this winter, but the COVID-19 pandemic is adding a measure of uncertainty because of its potential to sicken more kids and to divert scarce staff.