Next time on KTD!: Immunizations in Alaska and Around the World

GETTING SHOTS IS never a kids' favorite activity, but we do it to keep everyone well, right? Why do immunizations help and what are the risks? Next time we speak to Dr. Tom Nighswander, a longtime Alaskan doc who will share his firsthand experience on the impact of vaccination in countries in Africa, and with Laurel Wood, former head of the State of Alaska immunization program.

Plus, there will be lots of talk about Africa this hour when we learn about a new malaria vaccine trial; find out how the Power of One teacher and a committed team of students has made life a little bit better in Sudan; and we explore why rural Alaskan immunization rates are higher than in urban areas.

KSKA - Southcentral: Tuesday 1/17 @ 2pm & 7pm 

KDLG - Dillingham: Wednesday 1/18 @ 10am

KHNS - Haines/Skagway: Wednesday 1/18 @ 10am

KRUA - UAA: Thursday 1/19 @ 12pm

KCUK - Chevak: Friday 1/20 @ 3:15pm

KTOO - Juneau: Saturday 1/21 @ 3pm

KMXT HD3 - Kodiak: Sunday 1/22 @ 9am

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