The new, bivalent COVID boosters should be available this week according to the Alaska Department of Health. Over 38,000 doses have been ordered by Alaska vaccine providers.
The Moderna and Pfizer bivalent boosters target two strains of COVID-19 – the original strain of the virus and two omicron subvariants (BA.4 and BA.5). People aged 12 years and older are eligible if they have completed a primary series and it has been at least two months since either their primary or a booster dose. The original monovalent booster is not available to people aged 12 years and older.
As updated boosters become available, you can find a vaccine provider or make an appointment:
- Visit vaccines.gov
- Text their ZIP code to 438829
- Call the Alaska COVID-19 Helpline at 907-646-3322 (hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays)
The Pfizer bivalent booster is currently authorized for people aged 12 years and older, while Moderna’s is currently authorized for people aged 18 years and older. People aged 18 years and older may choose to receive either the Pfizer or Moderna bivalent booster, regardless of which product they received previously.