COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. They are available for everyone aged six months and older. People who are up to date with their vaccines are optimally protected against severe illness and death from COVID. To make an appointment, visit vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829 or call the Alaska COVID Helpline at 907-646-3322.

Stay up to date

Protect yourself and everyone close to you by staying up to date with your vaccines. You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have completed a primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended for you.

COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older.

Latest Recommendation: Updated Booster

People aged 5 and older are recommended to receive an updated bivalent COVID booster if they have completed a primary series and it has been at least two months since either their primary series or a booster dose.

As of December 9, 2022 updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are available for children aged 6 months through 5 years. Learn more about staying up to date on COVID vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised people

If you are moderately or severely immunocompromised, you are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness and death. You are best protected when you stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.

Individuals ages six months and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised are recommended to get an extra shot in their primary series, followed by a booster shot if they are 5 and older.

In addition to vaccination, immunocompromised individuals may also consider EVUSHELD. EVUSHELD is an FDA-authorized monoclonal antibody used to prevent COVID-19 infection for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. Your health care provider can help you determine if this treatment is right for you.

Find a COVID-19 vaccine provider

Alaska COVID Helpline for info about vaccines, testing or treatment: 907-646-3322

For help finding a COVID vaccine provider or making an appointment, you may:

  • Visit vaccines.gov to find appointments near you.
  • Text your ZIP code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find vaccine locations near you.
  • Call the Alaska COVID Helpline at 907-646-3322 for assistance. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays.
  • Check with your local public health office, primary care provider, or local health authorities for more information.

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get vaccinated. Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email DIAL@n4a.org.

Immunization record requests

If you need a copy of your immunization record, including COVID-19 vaccines, options include:

  1. Download an electronic record from the Docket app,
  2. Request a paper copy by faxing or mailing an Immunization Record Request Form (PDF) to the Alaska Immunization Program, or
  3. Request records through your health care provider.

See How to Get Vaccination Records for more information.