Public Health waiving vaccination fees

Next week, Wrangell's Alaska Division of Public Health office will be waiving administration fees for all vaccines to mark National Infant Immunization Week.

Between April 18 and 25, vaccines will be available for both children and adults. Ordinarily the first vaccine is $27, with subsequent shots at $17 a poke. The list of vaccinations include hepatitis A and B; influenza; rotavirus; varicella; PPSV23 and PCV13; diphtheria; tetanus and pertussis (DTaP); tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap); zoster; and others.

Citing immunizations' role in protecting community health by reducing the spread of infectious diseases, the office encourages residents to book an appointment, either by calling at 874-3615 or by simply stopping in.