Youth and the Vaccine with Dr. Zink | Podcast in Place #43

Now that the Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone ages 12 and up, we check in with Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's Chief Medical Officer.

ATMI senior producer Danielle DuClos spoke with her about how mRNA vaccines work, hesitations people may have about getting vaccinated, and what it means for Alaska’s youth now that they are eligible.

They spoke on May 12th, 2021.

Hosted by Quinn White.

Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.

Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.

Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including the Alaska Press Club, John O'Hara, and James McCoy. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19

Wellness resources!

• Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start

COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!

• How to protect yourself & others
• What to do if you are sick
• How to cope with stress

These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.