In Bethel this Saturday, Oct. 23, you can get your flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine, and get tested for COVID-19, either at the parking lot across from the Bethel hospital or in the parking lot of the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation will be providing these services in the parking lot across from the Bethel hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The services are free, and no appointment is needed. You can either drive through the event in a vehicle or walk up to it on foot.
YKHC will also be offering flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and COVID-19 testing at Saturday Market. You can find the YKHC team in the parking lot of the cultural center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Flu vaccines are available to everyone older than six months. COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone aged 12 and older. COVID-19 booster shots are available to all Alaska Natives aged 18 and older, to people with health conditions that would be made dangerous by a COVID-19 infection, and to people whose jobs require them to interact with the public.
If you are getting your second COVID-19 shot or booster shot, YKHC asks you to bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card.
YKHC will be holding similar events in villages across the region on Nov. 9.
Sub-Regional Clinics, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Aniak
Emmonak
Hooper Bay
St. Mary’s
Toksook Bay
Village Clinics, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Akiachak
Atmautluak
Chefornak
Chevak
Eek
Grayling
Holy Cross
Kasigluk**
Kipnuk**
Kongiganak**
Kotlik**
Kwethluk**
Kwigillingok
Lower Kalskag
Marshall
Mekoryuk
Mt. Village
Napakiak
Napaskiak
Nunapitchuk
Pilot Station
Scammon Bay
Tuntutuliak
Upper Kalskag
**These village-based events may change dependent on local community lockdown requirements. YKHC says that if you have questions about whether the event will proceed, contact your local clinic closer to the date to confirm participation.
