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Since March of 2020, 1,485 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 in Alaska....READ MORE

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 protects you from getting seriously sick, being hospitalized, and from dying from COVID-19....READ MORE

Vaccines go through several steps in the development process. These include identifying a potential target on the virus, safety testing, manufacture, and approval. Vaccines are also monitored for safety after they released to the public. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety, effectiveness, and quality of vaccines that are used in the United States....READ MORE

Although COVID-19 arose and spread incredibly quickly, scientists have been studying this type of virus and how to prevent it for many years. So, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, vaccines could be created very rapidly without compromising  safety or quality measures. COVID-19 vaccines went through all the normal testing that other vaccines go through, just at a faster pace. They were...READ MORE

Vaccines work by teaching our bodies how to recognize and fight off infections from things like viruses and bacteria. Although vaccines can make you feel a little sick, this is usually a good sign. There are special cells in the body that are trained to fight infection, and the vaccine helps them to train better. Feeling sick after a vaccine...READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. All of the COVID-19 vaccines offered in the US have gone through all the normal testing that other vaccines go through, just at a faster pace. They were developed using well-established scientific methods and meet the FDA’s rigorous safety, effectiveness, and quality standards. They were tested by tens of thousands of people consenting to...READ MORE

More than 13 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered since December 2020, with very few serious side effects reported. Although severe reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine are rare, mild side effects are common. Many people experience pain and discomfort at the injection side, such as a sore arm, redness, or swelling. Less commonly, people experience tiredness, headache, muscle...READ MORE

All of the COVID-19 vaccines available to Alaska Native / American Indian (AN/AI) peoples are safe and effective. Because of pre-existing health disparities, AN/AI peoples are more likely than other populations to experience adverse effects due to COVID-19 infection. The Association of American Indian Physicians, as well as State and Federal agencies, and Tribal health organizations, strongly encourage you to get...READ MORE

Video from the early days of the pandemic that shows how the VA partnered with local Tribal health authorities in rural Alaska to vaccinate Alaskan veterans. ...READ MORE

The science is clear that vaccination saves lives. But there are still people who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID. Some people do not want to be vaccinated because they are concerned about things they have heard about vaccine ingredients; they are afraid of the side effects; they do not want government or their employer to force them...READ MORE