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Updated COVID-19 vaccines reach Alaska pharmacies as state epidemiologists urge clinicians to recommend them

New COVID-19 shots aimed at the XFG variant are at many Alaska pharmacies. State epidemiologists want clinicians recommending them for 6 months and up.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews6h ago1 min read
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Some noncitizens in Alaska could lose full Medicaid coverage as federal rules take effect Oct. 1

Starting Thursday, some noncitizens in Alaska could lose full Medicaid under new federal rules. In 2027, some adults face work rules and six-month reviews.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews8h ago3 min read
Alaska
Cover image for article: Some noncitizens in Alaska could lose full Medicaid coverage as federal rules take effect Oct. 1