Katelyn Ylitalo Archives

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Sitka providers join nationwide ‘pause’ in giving J&J vaccine

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 13, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Local health officials in Sitka are complying with national recommendations to pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. However, the incidence of complications is extremely rare -- 6 cases so far out of nearly 7 million doses. Read More

Sitka’s vaccination success is notable, but it’s not the end of efforts to slow COVID

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 2, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Almost one-third of Sitkans have received an initial dose of vaccine against the coronavirus -- but the global pandemic is still a long way from being over. Read More

Local pharmacies (like Sitka’s!) to play a critical role in vaccine distribution

by KCAW News | Dec 23, 2020 | Coronavirus Coverage, The Morning Interview

Sitka's local pharmacy is playing a large role in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Trish and Dirk White of Harry Race and White's Pharmacy, and their vaccine coordinator pharmacists Katelyn Ylitalo , discuss the exciting research behind both new vaccines, potential drug conflicts, vaccine efficacy, and when we're likely to see widespread public vaccinations. Read More