Flu and flu-related sickness killed 36 Alaskans last winter

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 262

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Influenza-related illnesses killed 36 Alaskans during the 2025-2026 flu season, the Alaska Section of Epidemiology said Friday in a regular annual report summarizing the prior flu season.

The report was released alongside a bulletin recommending flu shots for all Alaskans that are at least six months old who do not have medical conditions affected by a flu shot.

The state’s weekly flu report …

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