The announcement follows the federal Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday to authorize the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children 12 and up.
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Expecting authorization, SEARHC opens vaccine appointments for kids age 12 and up
On a statewide call last month, Department of Health and Social Services officials said they believe the authorization will come by the end of this month at the latest.
A Southwest Alaska village is 98% vaccinated against COVID-19. And a mother-daughter team helped make it happen.
Almost all residents age 16 and older In Mekoryuk, a village on Nunivak Island, have gotten their shots.
Alaska expands vaccine eligibility to age 55-plus, essential workers and others
Alaska is opening COVID-19 vaccines to all Alaskans age 55 and older, those deemed essential workers and other groups, the state announced Wednesday.
Southcentral Foundation opens COVID-19 vaccines to all Alaskans 40 and up, teachers and child care workers
Anchorage’s main tribal health care provider is opening up COVID-19 vaccines to all Alaskans age 40 and older, plus K-12 teachers and childcare workers.
Too young for a COVID-19 shot? Now, you can get one by bringing an unvaccinated senior with you.
Other states like Massachusetts have used a similar vaccine buddy system, with the goal of making it easier for older people to get to their shots.