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The Relevance of COVID-19 Vaccine for AN/AI People

A research study published in 2023 examined the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines specifically in Alaska Native / American Indian (ANAI) peoples. It showed that vaccines were very effective at preventing severe COVID-19 disease and hospitalization in ANAI peoples. Vaccination in ANAI communities reduced the number of people who became severely sick or hospitalized from COVID-19....READ MORE

Reasons AN/AI People Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

American Indian public service announcement from the early days of the pandemic. Tribal health providers share various reasons why individuals should get vaccinated. Encourages people to reach out to Tribal healthcare providers if they want to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines....READ MORE

Belief That COVID-19 Is Just a Hoax

There is a myth that COVID-19 is a hoax or that the disease is not very dangerous, that it’s just like the flu. These beliefs are not supported by evidence. COVID-19 is a deadly disease that can have long-lasting negative health outcomes....READ MORE

Benefits of the Flu Vaccine & What You Need to Know

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

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