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Qaunqelluki Nunalgutput. Congerlagpiim Kaputii Cucukiu.
Protect Our Community. Choose Vaccination.
To schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination or booster
In Villages, call your local clinic or 907-543-6420
In Bethel, call 907-543-6949. Or visit the Wellness Clinic on the second floor of the hospital.
(Pfizer boosters offered Mon., Wed. and Fri. Moderna available Tues. and Thurs.)
YKHC recommends staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccines
to ensure you have the greatest protection.
You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended for you by CDC.
Children 6 months through 4 years are eligible to receive their primary series of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Everyone ages 5 years and older should receive their primary series of COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as the updated bivalent booster, as long as it has been at least two months since their last COVID vaccine dose of either primary series or original (monovalent) booster. Even people who have received an earlier (monovalent) booster should receive the bivalent booster.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. See CDC guidance for immunocompromised individuals.
For more information, speak with your healthcare provider or visit the CDC website.
Booster Facts
- Boosters offer an added layer of protection against the virus. While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be vital in combating the virus, data shows that their effectiveness lessens over time, especially in individuals ages 65 and older.
- Updated (bivalent) boosters are called “bivalent” because they protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5.
- Earlier boosters are called “monovalent” because they were designed to protect against the original virus that causes COVID-19. They also provide some protection against Omicron, but not as much as the updated (bivalent) boosters.
- Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19.
- If you recently had COVID-19, you may consider delaying your next vaccine dose (primary dose or booster) by 3 months from when your symptoms started or, if you had no symptoms, when you first received a positive test.
- Learn more at cdc.gov.
Vaccine Facts
- The vaccine is safe and effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying due to COVID-19.
- Science shows that unvaccinated people are most likely to get seriously ill and to spread the disease around their community. Getting your vaccine not only keeps you safe, but your elders, loved ones and community.
- Side effects from the vaccine are almost always mild and usually disappear within 48 hours.
- YKHC has administered tens of thousands of shots. Worldwide, there have been very few allergic reactions (or adverse effects) to the vaccine.
- The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are authorized by the FDA.
- The vaccine offers reliable long-term protection. Even if you have had COVID-19, you should still get vaccinated to protect you from getting infected again.
- COVID-19 vaccines are being administered under the most intensive vaccine safety monitoring effort in US history.
- Learn more at cdc.gov.
What to expect?
- Before: If possible, please bring your vaccination card to the appointment. Once you arrive, you will be asked to verify some information about yourself and then receive the shot.
- Wait:After you get your shot, you’ll be asked to wait at the clinic to watch for any highly uncommon adverse reactions.
- At home:You might feel sore at the injection site. Other side effects from the vaccines can be fever and fatigue, which can be treated with ibuprofen or Tylenol. Don’t worry, it is not possible to get COVID-19 from your shot! You should feel back to normal after about 48 hours.
- We’re here for you:If at any point you have questions or concerns, we’re just a call away. Call the COVID-19 hotline at 907-543-6949.
Vaccine News
YKHC offers new COVID-19 boosters to protect against variants
On September 1, the CDC approved the use of updated, bivalent boosters to protect individuals from severe illness caused by COVID-19. YKHC was approved to
COVID-19 vaccines approved for children older than 6 months
On Saturday, June 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval for two COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to
COVID-19 booster available for eligible people who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Following approval by the FDA and CDC late last week, YKHC is offering booster shots to all eligible individuals who received the Moderna or Johnson
CDC and FDA approve booster of Pfizer vaccine for at-risk individuals, YKHC takes action
On Wednesday, the CDC and FDA authorized booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to people age 65 and older and others at high-risk from the virus—including people who live or work
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Lifted
The temporary safety pause has been lifted for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and YKHC will resume offering this vaccine again on Monday, April 26.
YKHC expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations, recommends extended regionwide lockdown
YKHC expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinationsEffective Tuesday, January 19, YKHC is again expanding who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in the YK Delta. In Bethel
YKHC preparing for and expanding COVID-19 vaccinations in YK Delta
Effective Monday, January 11, YKHC is again able to expand who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in the YK Delta. In Bethel, all persons age
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination in the YK Delta
In mid-December, YKHC received just over 4,000 initial and individual doses of both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. These vaccine doses came from two different
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update 12/15/20
12/15 Vaccine Info Session A recording of the COVID-19 Vaccine Information Session with YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges. Recorded 12/15/20. https://ykhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/121520-covid19-vaccine-info-session.mp4