Where To Find Vaccine Appointments In Washington

WASHINGTON — Up to 6.5 million Washingtonians now qualify for coronavirus immunizations, with the only remaining requirement that patients be at least 16 years old.

The state is charting a course toward its ultimate goal of 70 percent population immunity, a benchmark that experts believe will significantly curb transmission risks. Getting there will require millions of doses and a big boost in supplies from the federal government. Until supply levels can meet the demand, securing an appointment can be a little tricky. Officials recommend Washingtonians pursue appointments through multiple avenues and grab a slot when and where they can.

Luckily, there are several tools available to aid in the search, and some providers offer waitlists and standby options. Pharmacies receive separate deliveries under a federal program and may have openings when other providers are full.

Here is a collection of places to check for vaccine appointments near you:

Statewide search tools:

• Washington's official Vaccine Locator tool
• WA COVID Vaccine Finder
• VaccineFinder.org
• FindAShot.org

Search local pharmacies, including:

• Walgreens
• Costco
• CVS
• Bartell Drugs
• QFC
• Fred Meyer
• Rite Aid
• Walmart
• Albertsons/Safeway

Health care systems:

• Join the waitlist for appointments through UW Medicine, or join the standby list for last-minute slots.
  • UW Medicine can also provide second doses for people who are unable to return to the location of their first dose.
• Search for vaccine appointments at MultiCare hospitals and clinics.
• Request an appointment through Virginia Mason/CHI Franciscan. New appointments typically posted Friday mornings.
• Monitor availability at participating providers through Kaiser Permanente.

City and county tools:

• Sign up for appointment notifications at Seattle's four city-run sites (open to all King County residents and workers).
• Use King County's COVID-19 vaccine screener to find appointments at mass vaccination sites in Kent and Auburn (open to residents of South King County).
• Look for appointments at the Lake Sammamish State Park drive-thru clinic, supplied by the Snoqualmie Tribe (open to Eastside residents; new appointments are posted on Mondays).
• Learn more about getting vaccinated in King County.
• Check out Pierce County's new community vaccine calendar for an updated list of upcoming pop-up events.
• Sign up for Pierce County alerts and register for open slots at clinics via the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

Help by phone:

• WA COVID-19 Assistance hotline: 1-800-525-0127 or 1-888-856-5816 (then press #)
  • Open: 6 a.m.- 10 p.m. (Monday), 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday)
• King County COVID-19 Call Center: 206-477-3977
  • Open: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Pierce County COVID-19 Call Center: 253-798-8900
  • Open: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

For the youngest people eligible, only the Pfizer vaccine is currently authorized for 16 and 17-year-olds. The Washington State Department of Health is working to add which type of vaccine is available at each provider to the Vaccine Locator tool. Patients who are minors will also need parental consent.

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