Infectious Disease

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Learn more about states with confirmed cases. (Map from CDC)

What do Alaskans need to know about the first case of Ebola in America and the risk to children from Enterovirus 68? Neither disease is in Alaska, but public health officials are preparing just in case.

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HOST: Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Radio Network

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  • Dr. Michael Cooper, infectious disease program manager, State Division of Public Health
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.

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