State reports 147 new COVID-19 cases for Juneau over past 7 days

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 75 new residents and 4 nonresidents in the Juneau community identified with COVID-19 for December 27 and 28. Additionally, 64 new residents and 4 nonresidents were reported on Monday, representing cases reported between December 22 and December 26. These numbers total 147 new cases which represent a significant increase over recent trends.  According to Juneau Public Health, there are about 156 active cases.

While genomic sequencing data lags case reports by 2-3 weeks, given nationwide trends, it is reasonable to expect this recent increase is due in part to holiday travel and the spread of the Omicron variant.

There are currently no individuals with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.  To maintain local medical capacity and protect individual and public health, the CBJ EOC urges individuals who are eligible for a vaccine booster dose to seek one at a local pharmacy, the Juneau International Airport, or the Juneau Public Health Center.  To make an appointment for a booster, visit https://juneau.org/vaccine or call the CBJ COVID-19 Hotline at 907-586-6000.

Consistent with CDC guidance, the CBJ EOC continues to strongly recommend individuals wear well-fitted masks when in indoor public spaces.  Masking for those who are unvaccinated remains required and individual organizations and businesses may require masking regardless of vaccination status.

Additionally, individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk should consult with their physician about whether monoclonal antibody treatment may be appropriate.  Monoclonal antibodies are only effective early in the disease course.  For those without a physician, call Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department at 907-796-8900.

For more information, contact CBJ’s Emergency Operations Center at [email protected]

 

December 29th, 2021|

Ages 16 and 17 can now get COVID-19 booster

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to include individuals who are 16- and 17-years-old. Now, ages 16 and up can get a Pfizer booster shot 6 months after their initial Pfizer series.

“CDC is strengthening its booster recommendations and encouraging everyone 16 and older to receive a booster shot. Although we don’t have all the answers on the Omicron variant, initial data suggests that COVID-19 boosters help broaden and strengthen the protection against Omicron and other variants,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a December 9 media statement.

As of December 13, the following Juneau providers are administering Pfizer boosters/vaccines to ages 16 and 17:

  • Juneau Public Health Center
    • Walk in, or by appointment at juneau.org/vaccine or call 907-586-6000
    • Availability every weekday (excluding holidays) thru Dec. 30, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • 3412 Glacier Highway (across from the Twin Lakes parking lot)
  • Genoa Healthcare
    • Walk-in 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday (closed for lunch 12 – 12:30 p.m.) or call 877-658-0304 for more information
    • 1944 Allen Ct. within JAMHI Juneau Health and Wellness, Inc.
  • Juneau Urgent & Family Care
    • Walk in 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
    • Or make an appointment here.
  • SEARHC’s Ethel Lund Medical Center
    • By appointment or during vaccine/booster clinics; call 907-463-4040 or sign up online:
      • Saturdays, Dec. 18, Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22 & Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      • Friday, Dec. 31 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • 1200 Salmon Creek Lane

You can also call CBJ’s COVID-19 Hotline 907-586-6000 to schedule a vaccine or booster appointment.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 907-586-6000.

December 13th, 2021|

Why to vaccinate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Lauren Hopson

“Many parents are asking me, ‘Why should I vaccinate my kids if they would likely only have mild symptoms from COVID-19?’ Here are my top reasons to vaccinate your child:

  • Some kids do get very sick. We saw higher rates of kids being hospitalized from the Delta variant and some kids have long-term complications like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome.
  • We don’t want kids to pass on this deadly virus to people who are more susceptible to having severe symptoms, like grandparents.
  • The more people who are vaccinated, the fewer hosts for COVID-19 to mutate and form new variants. We are seeing this now with the Omicron variant.
  • Vaccines are one tool we can use to prevent future variants and keep our kids in school and doing what they love to do.”

Lauren Hopson is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Glacier Pediatrics in Juneau.

City and Borough of Juneau and partners are holding a free Pfizer vaccine clinic for kids age 5-11 this Saturday, December 4, at Riverbend Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register your child at juneau.org/vaccine, call 907-586-6000, or simply walk in. This is CBJ’s last pediatric vaccine clinic of the year. The Riverbend clinic will offer first and second doses.

December 2nd, 2021|

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids age 5-11 this Saturday at Riverbend

A free Pfizer Vaccine Clinic for kids age 5-11 is happening this Saturday, December 4, at Riverbend Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vaccinating children against COVID-19 is safe and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Register your child at juneau.org/vaccine, call 907-586-6000, or simply walk in. This is the City and Borough of Juneau’s last pediatric vaccine clinic of the year.

The Riverbend clinic will offer first and second doses. If your kid needs a first dose, register at juneau.org/vaccine or 907-586-6000. If you’ve already registered your child for their second dose, there’s no need to register again. If you haven’t though, do make an appointment at juneau.org/vaccine or 907-586-6000. The Riverbend clinic will also accommodate walk-ins.

If your child is getting their second dose, don’t forget to bring their vaccine card.

Please note the following:

  • Youth ages 5-11 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or a caregiver. If a parent/legal guardian isn’t able to be there, a caregiver is required to bring a printed and completed parent permission form to the clinic appointment.
  • Possible side effects from the pediatric vaccine include pain, redness, and swelling on the arm where your child got the shot, as well as tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea throughout the rest of their body. These side effects may affect your child’s ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects and severe allergic reactions are rare.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children from this CDC webpage or this Alaska Health and Social Services information sheet.

Again, here are the details:

WHAT: Vaccine clinic for all Juneau kids age 5-11
WHEN: Saturday, December 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Riverbend Elementary School, 2901 Riverside Drive
HOW: Register your child at juneau.org/vaccine, call 907-586-6000, or simply walk in

The clinic is organized by CBJ in partnership with Juneau Public Health Center, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Juneau School District, local pediatricians, and other community organizations.

For more information, call 586-6000 or email [email protected].

December 2nd, 2021|

Boosters widely available in Juneau for anyone ages 18 and up

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has strengthened its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series, or 2 months after their initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a November 29 media statement.

Booster doses can be Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson regardless of which vaccine you initially received, and are widely available in Juneau. As of December 1, here are details for COVID-19 vaccine/booster providers in Juneau:

  • Costco Pharmacy offers J&J, Moderna & Pfizer
    • Walk in Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed for lunch each day 1 – 2 p.m.)
    • Or make an appointment here
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy offers J&J and Moderna
    • By appointment only here
  • Genoa Healthcare offers J&J, Moderna & Pfizer
    • Walk-in 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday (closed for lunch 12 – 12:30 p.m.) or call 877-658-0304 for more information
    • Moderna only offered on Fridays
    • 1944 Allen Ct. within JAMHI Juneau Health and Wellness, Inc.
  • Juneau International Airport/Capstone Clinic offers J&J, Moderna & Pfizer
  • Juneau Public Health Center offers Pfizer
    • Walk in, or by appointment at juneau.org/vaccine or call 907-586-6000
    • Availability every weekday (excluding holidays) thru December 30, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    • 3412 Glacier Highway
  • Juneau Urgent & Family Care offers J&J, Moderna & Pfizer
    • Walk in 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
    • Or make an appointment here.
  • Ron’s Apothecary Shoppe offers Moderna
    • Call 907-789-0458 for availability
  • Safeway Pharmacy offers Moderna and Pfizer
    • Make an appointment here
  • SEARHC’s Ethel Lund Medical Center offers J&J, Moderna & Pfizer
    • By appointment at 907-463-6608
    • 1200 Salmon Creek Lane

You can also call CBJ’s COVID-19 Hotline 907-586-6000 to schedule a vaccine or booster appointment.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 907-586-6000.

December 1st, 2021|
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