To help prevent the spread of Covid-19 to others, PLEASE wear cloth face coverings or procedure masks, get vaccinated if you can, stay away from others when sick, and get tested if you have been exposed or have symptoms.
7-day case counts on Southern Kenai Peninsula
| Community | 12/08 | 12/09 | 12/10 | 12/11 | 12/12 | 12/13 | 12/14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Fritz Creek | |||||||
| Homer | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Other South | 1 |
Data from Alaska Department of Health and Social Services: Table 2b Geographic Distribution of Cases by Report Date. Except for weekends and holidays, data is typically updated by noon.
Covid-19 Vaccines
Vaccines for Adolescents and Children 5-11 years old
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with unanimous support from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), recommends that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine, made available by FDA Emergency Use Authorization. (Read more about Emergency Use Authorizations here.)
Appointments are available for children ages 5-11 years old on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Vaccine and Test Clinic at 4201 Bartlett Street. These appointments are for the first of a pediatric two dose series of Pfizer-BioNtech. A parent or guardian must be present at the appointment and sign the consent forms. The child should not come if they are experiencing any sudden or unexplained COVID-like symptoms, or if they have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. An appointment for the second dose of this two dose series will be made during the time of the first visit. Scroll down to make an appointment
Booster eligibility expanded!
Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available under FDA emergency use authorization and CDC recommended for:
- Anyone who is six months or more after their initial series of the Pfizer or Moderna series
- Anyone who is at least two months after their Janssen vaccine
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some may have a preference for the vaccine type they originally received, while others may prefer to get a different booster.
Where can I get my vaccine booster?
- Set an appointment with your primary care provider
- Set an appointment at the SPH Test and Vaccine Site (see below)
COVID Clinic at 4201 Bartlett Street
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines – available 7 days a week
Janssen vaccines – available Sundays and Tuesdays
Pediatric/adolescent Pfizer vaccine – available Wednesdays and Saturdays
Walk-ins welcome from 9am-5pm daily, or click below to make an appointment
Appointments for 12 years and older
Appointments for 5-11 years old
(scroll down to Children’s Vaccine)
Third dose for immunocompromised individuals can be done by provider referral (sent a day in advance of your vaccine visit) or by completing the attestation of conditions.
Vaccines are now offered during your appointments at Homer Medical Center and the SPH Family Care Clinic. Inquire at time of your appointment. Click here for a complete list of vaccine providers on the southern kenai peninsula.
Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for individuals 5 years of age and older.
Moderna and Janssen vaccines are authorized only for individuals 18 years of age and older.
Learn more about vaccine safety in minors in letter to parents from Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska