The FDA recently approved two vaccines for emergency use in the United States. They’re already being distributed in Alaska, but how can people who want the shots get them once they’re available? Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink will discuss the different vaccines and the state’s plan for vaccination.
HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
Guest: Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska
LINKS:
• Here’s the appointment link Dr. Zink shared during the show
• The State of Alaska’s COVID-19 dashboard
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 resources
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration statement authorizing monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
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