Elders

Herd immunity is a way to protect a whole group of people from a virus or disease. Often this is done by vaccinating a large percentage of the population. Herd immunity is a way to protect those at increased risk from a disease, such as the Elderly, children, or those who are immunocompromised. It also protects those who can’t get...READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children older than 6 months. They are especially helpful in preventing hospitalization and serious illness from COVID-19. Although there are some risks associated with vaccination, the risks of serious complications are far higher for unvaccinated people who get COVID-19 than for any risks associated with vaccination. Children can also act as carriers of the...READ MORE

Information about the spread and prevention of COVID-19 and personal COVID-19 vaccination stories from early in the pandemic are shared by different Alaska Native elders....READ MORE

COVID-19 public service announcement in the Gwich’in language from the early days of the pandemic. Shares ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19....READ MORE

COVID-19 public service announcement encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine....READ MORE

COVID-19 public service announcement encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine....READ MORE

American Indian perspective on the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Emphasizes protecting Elders and our communities so we can carry on our traditions and ways of life....READ MORE

Influenza, also called the flu, is a serious illness. Every year, 35-75 million people in the US get the flu, 400,000-900,000 people are hospitalized from the flu every year, and 20,000-100,000 people die from the flu every year. Getting a flu vaccine each season can help protect you from getting seriously sick from the flu. Flu vaccines help weaken the...READ MORE