Auburn, Kent Vaccine Sites Offer 1,000 Walk-Up Shots Daily

AUBURN, WA — It's becoming even easier to get vaccinated in King County this week, as the Kent and Auburn clinics begin to serve hundreds of people daily with no appointments needed. Previously, appointments at the two sites were reserved for south county residents. Now, they are open to anyone in King County.

While the bulk of available slots will still require appointments, public health officials said both sites now have the supplies to vaccinate up to 1,000 walk-ups. The changes were possible thanks to a considerable boost in the availability of Pfizer and Moderna doses, officials said.

"We know this can make a big difference for people with less flexible work schedules, or for those that may want to come get their vaccine with friends or family," said Dr. Mark Del Beccaro, an assistant deputy chief and Public Health - Seattle & King County. "With the increased supply, we are now able to open up our Auburn and Kent vaccination sites for anyone in King County."

The walk-up spots are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Both sites are also extending evening and weekend availability. The Auburn clinic will administer shots between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, and open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5.

Vaccine seekers also have a choice in what shot they receive. The Kent site offers Pfizer and Moderna, and the Auburn clinic has all three approved vaccines, including the single-dose Johnson & Johnson.

For the youngest eligible people, only the Pfizer vaccine is currently authorized for 16 and 17-year-olds.

Here's where to find both mass vaccination centers

• Auburn Outlet Mall
  • 1101 Supermall Way, Suite 1333
  • Auburn, WA 98001
• Kent accesso ShoWare Center
  • 625 West James Street
  • Kent, WA 98032

A growing number of options are available in other parts of the county, including in Redmond, Renton, Shoreline, Seattle and at Lake Sammamish State Park. Learn more about getting vaccinated in King County online, or use the state's Vaccine Locator tool. Several other tools are available to aid in the search, along with local pharmacies.

Those who need offline assistance or language interpretation can get help booking an appointment over the phone:

• WA State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline:
  • 1-800-525-0127 or 1-888-856-5816 (then press #)
• King County COVID-19 Call Center:
  • 206-477-3977, 8am – 7pm