Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine at PeaceHealth in Alaska
Photo: Dr. Doug Koekkoek, Chief Physician ExecutiveGetting your vaccine is fast, easy and free. COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone 12 and older.
The Pfizer vaccine received full authorization for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people 16 years old and older on August 23, 2021. The vaccine is still available under emergency use authorization for people ages 12-15. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been given emergency use authorization for people 18 years old and older. A parent or guardian of minors between 12–17 years of age must provide verbal consent to PeaceHealth before vaccination. This can be done in person at the time of the vaccination or over the phone before the appointment. Minors who are legally emancipated may provide their own consent.
A booster shot is recommended for individuals who completed the two-dose Pfizer regimen at least six months ago and who meet one or more of the guidelines below:
- People 65 years and older,
- Residents 18 years and older in long-term care settings,
- People aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions,
- Based on their individual benefits and risks, people aged 18-64 years with underlying medical conditions or at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of an occupational or institutional setting.
PeaceHealth is offering booster shots to those who are eligible and completed the Pfizer regimen at one of our locations. Please see below for details on how to schedule an appointment. Vaccines and boosters are also available at many pharmacies and drug stores. You can find locations by zip code at www.vaccines.gov.
Please speak with your primary care physician if you have questions about the Pfizer booster or are unsure if you meet the booster criteria. More information about booster shots for Moderna or Johnson & Johnson will be available if they're approved and after guidance from the CDC and Western States Pact is received.
Masks are still required in all PeaceHealth facilities. The recently updated mask guidelines from the CDC do NOT apply to healthcare settings.
How to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine or booster
- Ketchikan: Call 907-228-8140
- Craig: Call 907-826-3257
Why I got the vaccine
The vaccine is free, safe and highly effective. Hear what caregivers and community members are saying about choosing to get vaccinated, and why they feel it's important.
PeaceHealth is proud to play a pivotal role in helping end the global pandemic. Following federal and state guidance, we’ve provided a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 165,000 people across Alaska, Washington and Oregon. These individuals have chosen to get vaccinated for many reasons. Listen to and read their stories on why they believe getting the vaccine is important.