Last year at this time, a pandemic featuring a new strain of influenza -- H1N1, commonly called swine flu -- and a shortage of vaccine to combat the new strain kicked up fears in Alaska and around the globe.
Swine flu expected to return later
Alaska's last confirmed case of swine flu was six weeks ago, but public health officials expect it to return later this year.
Homer woman who died at 44 tested positive for swine flu
The state has confirmed that a middle-aged woman from Homer who died last week tested positive for H1N1 influenza, making her the 13th confirmed flu-related fatality since July.
Last free H1N1 vaccination clinic today
The last free city-sponsored swine-flu vaccination clinic for the general public is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. today at Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive. No appointment is needed, the Anchorage Health Department said.
Next-to-last free city swine flu clinic scheduled this evening
Another free swine-flu vaccination clinic is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. today at Central Middle School, 1405 E St., Anchorage Health Department officials said.
Free swine flu clinic scheduled today; 2 more are scheduled
Another free swine flu vaccination clinic is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. today at Mears Middle School, 2700 W. 100th Ave., Anchorage health officials said.
ChangePoint Church hosts flu vaccine clinic today
Another free city swine-flu vaccination clinic is scheduled for 1 to 7 p.m. today at ChangePoint Church, 6689 ChangePoint Drive, the Anchorage Health Department said.
Two free city swine-flu vaccination clinics are scheduled for this week, the Health Department said.
Free flu vaccinations at Romig
The city will conduct another free public H1N1 flu-vaccination clinic from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Romig Middle School, 2500 Minnesota Drive.
Nasal spray swine flu vaccine doses recalled for potency loss
About 10,400 doses of nasal spray vaccine for swine flu that were distributed in Alaska have been recalled by the manufacturer, the state Department of Health and Social Services reported Wednesday.
City schedules more free swine flu clinics
The Anchorage Health Department is holding a free H1N1 vaccination clinic for the public from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Gruening Middle School, 9601 Lee St. in Eagle River.
School swine flu vaccinations completed
The Anchorage School District completed swine flu vaccination clinics for students Thursday, after giving shots or nasal vaccine to a total of 18,675 students in their schools, the district reported. That represents about 39 percent of those enrolled.
Swine flu vaccine recalled from Alaska
Alaska received 1,900 doses of swine flu shots for babies and young children that were recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, Alaska health officials said Tuesday.
Young woman who died had swine flu
A 19-year-old woman from Haines who was living in Juneau had swine flu when she died Nov. 21, the state Department of Health and Social Services reported Thursday.
19-year-old in Juneau had swine flu when she died
A 19-year-old woman from Haines who was living in Juneau had swine flu when she died Nov. 21, the state health department says, but the cause of her death is not yet known.
City schedules open swine flu clinics
The Anchorage health department will hold a free swine flu vaccination clinic open to everyone from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Clark Middle School on North Bragaw Street at Mountain View Drive.
Shortage of H1N1 vaccine continues
A continued shortage of H1N1 vaccine means thousands of Anchorage elementary school students won't get a recommended second dose at school, but public health officials stress that they should be able to get the vaccine in the community -- eventually.
Man's flu death brings total to 11
Alaska had its 11th reported flu death of the year last week.
School District cancels second H1N1 vaccine for students
The Anchorage School District is canceling its plan to give some elementary school students a second swine flu vaccination.
City plans weekly swine flu vaccine clinics open to all
City schedules 4 public clinics to dispense free swine flu vaccine The city has announced a new schedule of mass clinics to administer the swine flu vaccine in Anchorage.
All Alaskans now eligible for swine flu vaccine
Starting today, anyone who wants swine flu vaccine can get it. People in priority groups have had time to get their shots, and supply is increasing, says the state.
State and federal health officials wanted to know what kind of people were hospitalized with swine flu, so they studied Anchorage residents who tested positive and were admitted at four area hospitals over several weeks -- 59 people.
City cancels H1N1 clinics; turnout below expectations
The city is canceling five scheduled public swine-flu vaccination clinics for Anchorage residents and will instead give more vaccine to health care providers and pharmacies, which are going through their allocations quickly, city Health Department officials said Monday.
Public swine flu clinic scheduled for today
The Anchorage municipality's first public clinic for swine flu vaccinations will take place today but will be limited to residents who fall into one of the priority groups, city officials say.
A Fairbanks man in his 50s has died of swine flu, bringing to seven the number of Fairbanks-related deaths attributed to the disease, the state Department of Health and Social Services reported Wednesday. That's out of 10 Alaska deaths altogether.
Flu vaccine clinics limited to risk groups
Free swine flu vaccinations are planned for some members of the public in Anchorage and Mat-Su in coming days.
Nine Alaskans have died from swine flu so far
Another Alaskan, a middle-aged Anchorage woman, died from swine flu last week, the state Department of Health reported Thursday.
Mat-Su hospital bars visitors under age of 12
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is restricting visitors under the age of 12 to guard against the spread of the H1N1 virus at the hospital.
About 6,700 doses of swine flu vaccine were allocated for Anchorage providers, hospitals and pharmacies this week, plus 3,800 doses for the Anchorage School District's vaccination efforts, a city health department official said.
Swine flu vaccinations scheduled for schools
The Anchorage School District has scheduled swine flu vaccination clinics at 25 schools the week of Nov. 9-15.
The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
Emergency warning signs:
In children
In adults
Courtesy CDC
State of Alaska swine flu resources
Federal Government swine flu info.
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