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MMR Vaccination Protects Against Measles

In January 2025, Alaska recorded a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult who traveled overseas.  Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.  Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age. Measles is highly contagious. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHs25-jziQ8
 
The best protection against measles is measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.  Is your MMR vaccination current?  Contact BBAHC at (907) 842-5201 to get vaccinated today!
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Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation manages Kanakanak Hospital, a critical access facility, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives Health and Human Services funding, and is covered through the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including liability for medical malpractice claims, for its officers, board members, employees, and certain health profession contractors and health profession volunteers. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is recognized by the US Government and State of Alaska as a tribal organization under PL 93-638.