Alaskans Age 12 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for distribution to children aged 12 to 15 and appointments are now available!
Check AnchorageCOVIDvaccine.org for appointments and for walk-in (no appointment needed) locations. Need help signing up? Call 907-646-3322. Interpreters are available.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for ages 12 and up.
A signed parental/guardian consent form is required for minors age 12 to 17 to be vaccinated. Some vaccine providers also require verbal consent by phone or the physical presence of a parent/guardian. Call 907-646-3322 to check consent requirements before your appointment. The presence of parent/guardian is always preferred.
If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines, call the Anchorage Health Department at 907-531-5100. For additional Anchorage COVID-19 resources on testing, vaccines, and other information, visit muni.org/covid-19.
Current Issue
September 2026
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.