Doctors also emphasized how thorough the research was on pediatric vaccines before they were authorized.
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Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Testing and treatment options narrow as Alaska begins ‘privatizing COVID’
The public testing and treatment options that have become staples over the last two years are shifting to the private health care industry.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 are rolling out in Alaska
Anchorage provider already holding clinics, though it could take longer for other providers.
Young kids in Juneau could get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose this week
One shipment of Moderna vaccines has already arrived at the Juneau Public Health office, but they are waiting for Pfizer vaccines to arrive before opening appointments to Juneau’s youngest residents.
CDC clears the way for vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old
An independent panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Saturday to recommend vaccinating all children in the age group with one of two separate COVID-19 vaccines.
Large portion of unexpected Alaska deaths in 2020 and 2021 directly tied to COVID-19
Pandemic increased premature deaths among non-elderly adults, report says.