Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Alaska Chapter

01/06/2026

According to a new report from the CDC, outpatient visits for “flu-like” illness are at their highest in nearly 30 years, and nine children have died of flu this season. In addition, a recently reported pediatric death from last year brings the 2024-’25 season total to 289, which is higher than any season since the CDC started tracking in 2004.

The surge in flu-like illness comes just as the CDC announced an overhaul to the childhood vaccine schedule that includes removing universal recommendations for numerous vaccines including flu. Despite changes to federal recommendations, the AAP will continue to recommend the flu vaccine for all children starting at six months of age.

Read the full piece in AAP News: https://bit.ly/3L6zaHg

01/06/2026

How do you manage asthma and allergies in cold weather?

https://community.aafa.org/topic/how-do-you-manage-asthma-and-allergies-in-cold-weather

12/31/2025

Current trends for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV in Alaska

12/31/2025

Flu cases in Alaska spiked last week, reaching the second largest spike in December over the past five years

12/19/2025

So Delicious issued a recall for their Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Frozen Dessert due to potential contamination. The products may contain foreign materials such as small stones or other hard objects. This recall impacts retail stores nationwide.

Check your products to see if they're impacted by the recall:
https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/recall-alert-so-delicious-dairy-free-salted-caramel-frozen-dessert

12/19/2025

Influenzas A & B are both seeing an uptick in Alaska. It is not too late protect yourself and your children.

12/18/2025

12/12/2025