The Anchorage School District held a vaccine clinic on Monday at Anchorage School District Education Center for students, faculty, staff and their families, as it looks to help curb rising cases of pertussis within the district and surrounding area.
Published: Sep. 23, 2024 at 10:27 PM AKDT Pertussis, commonly known as “whooping cough,” is at a high in the state right now, with 215 cases reported across Alaska this year as of August. ASD has reported at least 29 cases within the school district alone.A man accused of shooting 3 people, including an APD officer, is in custody after a standoff in Muldoon on Monday.The Anchorage School District held a Whooping Cough vaccine clinic Monday from 2-5 p.m.
Pertussis, commonly known as “Whooping Cough” is at an all time high in the state right now with 215 cases reported in the state as of August. ASD has reported 29 cases in the school district alone.Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case provides details on what led to a SWAT standoff with a man suspected of shooting 2 others and a police officer, leading to his arrest shortly after the press conference ended.
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