Content last updated June 21, 2022
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to people 6 months of age and older.
June 18, 2022 - CDC has updated its recommendation that all children 6 months and older should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children and means that all Americans ages 6 months and older are now eligible for vaccination.
Parents and caregivers can now get their children 6 months and older vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines to better protect them from COVID-19. All children, including children who have already had COVID-19, should get vaccinated.
Visit Vaccine Locator to find and schedule an appointment.
Homebound and need a COVID-19 vaccine? (PDF)
We can connect you to county or state mobile vaccine teams.
Need help? Call the hotline at 1-833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357), then press #. Language assistance is available. You can also text your zip code to 438-829 (GET VAX) or 822-862 (VACUNA) for vaccine locations near you.
Visit our Transportation Resources for COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF)
Resources and Recommendations
Find additional resources and recommendations. For vaccine-specific information, choose the vaccine tab. Some resources in many languages.
COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several vaccines are authorized for emergency use or fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These vaccines are currently being distributed in Washington state.
It's more important than ever to continue to wear masks, stay six feet (2m) apart, and avoid gatherings with people you don't live with.
Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Stay Informed
We co-host Expert Panels to answer some of your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch the available recordings and check back for future panels.
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- COVID-19 vaccine information for health care providers | Healthcare provider resources & recommendations
- Washington State Coronavirus Response Telebriefings
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- January 6, 2022 - briefing
- December 21, 2021 – briefing
- December 1, 2021 - briefing
- November 17, 2021 - briefing
- November 10, 2021 - briefing
- October 27, 2021 - briefing
- October 13, 2021 - briefing
- September 29, 2021 - briefing
- September 15, 2021 - briefing
- September 9, 2021 - briefing
- September 2, 2021 - briefing
- August 25, 2021 - briefing
- July 14, 2021 - briefing
- June 30, 2021 - briefing
- June 23, 2021 - briefing
- June 16, 2021 - briefing
- June 9, 2021 - briefing
- June 2, 2021 - briefing
- May 26, 2021 - briefing
- May 21, 2021 - briefing
- May 12, 2021 - briefing
- May 5, 2021 - briefing
- April 28, 2021 - briefing
- April 21, 2021 - briefing
- April 14, 2021 - briefing
- April 7, 2021 - briefing
- April 1, 2021 - briefing
- March 25, 2021 - briefing
- March 18, 2021 - briefing
- March 11, 2021 - briefing
- March 4, 2021 - briefing
- February 25, 2021 - briefing
- February 18, 2021 - briefing
- February 10, 2021 - briefing
- February 4, 2021 - briefing
- January 21, 2021 - briefing
- January 13, 2021 - briefing
- December 3, 2020 – briefing
- November 25, 2020 – briefing
- November 18, 2020 - briefing
- November 10, 2020 - briefing
- October 28, 2020 - briefing
- October 21, 2020 - briefing
- October 7, 2020 - briefing
- September 16, 2020 - briefing
- September 9, 2020 - briefing
- September 2, 2020 - briefing
- Washington State Department of Health Media Statements
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- January 13, 2021 – Increase in breakthrough cases related to current COVID-19 surge
- January 6, 2021 – COVID-19 booster recommendation expands to everyone age 12 and older
- December 17, 2021 – Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson
- December 14, 2021 – DOH commemorates one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington
- December 9, 2021 – COVID-19 boosters now recommended for everyone 16 and older
- December 6, 2021 - COVID-19 boosters essential for protection as omicron variant spreads across the country
- December 2, 2021 – More than 129,000 kids ages 5-11 receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in less than a month
- November 23, 2021 - DOH launches WA Verify: State's new Digital COVID-19 Verification Record system
- November 22, 2021 - Statewide data updates will create more accurate picture of health disparities, vaccinations across Washington state
- November 20, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine booster doses now available for all adults 18 and older
- November 8, 2021 – Significant milestone: 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered across Washington
- November 3, 2021 – Children ages 5-11 now eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
- October 22, 2021 - Booster doses now available for all three COVID-19 vaccine types for certain individuals
- September 24, 2021 - Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose recommended for certain individuals
- August 14, 2021 - Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals
- July 28, 2021 - New data reveals COVID-19 impact on unvaccinated
- July 19, 2021 - State calls on providers to continue work to boost COVID-19 vaccination
- July 14, 2021 - Washington reaches 70% vaccination initiation milestone
- July 9, 2021 - 69.6% of people 16+ have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
- June 21, 2021 - More COVID-19 vaccination needed to keep virus in check
- June 17, 2021 - Washington moves closer to reopening goal as 67.8% of people 16+ initiate vaccination
- June 6, 2021 - Vaccination helping to control spread of COVID-19 and needs to increase
- June 3, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- June 2, 2021 - DOH launches mobile vaccination service to support community organizations and increase vaccine access
- May 26, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- May 20, 2021 - COVID-19 trends moving in the right direction with the help of vaccination
- May 20, 2021 - State's vaccine outreach shifts from mass vaccination sites to mobile vaccination clinics
- May 19, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- May 12, 2021 - Everyone 12 and older now eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
- May 12, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- May 5, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- May 5, 2021 - Private partners increase vaccine access by providing free and discounted rides to vaccine appointments
- April 29, 2021 - Vaccine allocation strategy moving to provider need-based approach
- April 28, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- April 24, 2021 - Washington state resumes use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
- April 21, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- April 15, 2021 - Eligibility expands to everyone 16 and older in Washington state
- April 14, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- April 13, 2021 - Statement on Pausing J & J Vaccine
- April 8, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- April 1, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- March 29, 2021 - State's online eligibility tool no longer required starting March 31
- March 27, 2021 - State-led mass vaccination sites administer more than 150,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
- March 26, 2021 - Vaccine Milestones: More than 1 million people fully vaccinated in Washington, 3 million COVID-19 doses administered
- March 26, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- March 20, 2021 - State-led mass vaccination sites administer more than 130,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
- March 18, 2021 - Vaccine Command and Coordination System (VACCS) leverages unique public-private partnership innovations to help Washingtonians find vaccine appointments
- March 18, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- March 17, 2021 - Phase 1b-2 expansion: Individuals with disabilities that put them at high risk become eligible for vaccines
- March 13, 2021 - State-led mass vaccination sites administer more than 110,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
- March 11, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- March 9, 2021 - Department of Health adopting CDC guidance on safe behaviors post-vaccine
- March 8, 2021 - More than 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Washington
- March 7, 2021 - State-led mass vaccination sites set to hit milestone: administer 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine next week
- March 5, 2021 - Washington hits goal of administering 45,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine per day
- March 4, 2021 - Moving into Phase 1B-2: Critical workers, pregnant people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in late March
- March 2, 2021 - Statement on Federal School and Childcare Vaccination Plan
- February 27, 2021 - More than 70,000 COVID-19 vaccines given at state-led mass vaccination sites
- February 26, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccination demographics data added to dashboard
- February 25, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- February 20, 2021 - Mass vaccination sites forced to close due to weather-delayed vaccine shipments
- February 18, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- February 17, 2021 - Washington state experts to host webinar on COVID-19 vaccine phases
- February 14, 2021 - Updated: Mass vaccination sites prioritize second doses after more than 40,000 get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
- February 12, 2021 - Washington state to focus on second doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week
- February 12, 2021 - Major milestone: 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered across the state
- February 11, 2021 - New data on COVID-19 vaccination by race and ethnicity highlight inequities
- February 10, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- February 6, 2021 - More than 25,000 get COVID-19 vaccine at state's mass vaccination sites
- February 4, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- January 30, 2021 - More than 10,000 people get COVID-19 vaccine at state's mass vaccination sites
- January 27, 2021 - Statement on crossing state lines for vaccine
- January 25, 2021 - Four mass vaccination sites opening statewide this week
- January 19, 2021 - Washington's new vaccine dashboard will offer new window into progress
- January 18, 2021 - Moving to the next phase: Vaccine expansion plan meant to accelerate the pace of vaccinations statewide
- January 13, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- January 6, 2021 - Who goes next: Washington releases next phase of vaccine prioritization
- January 6, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- December 31, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- December 31, 2020 - Statement from the Washington State Department of Health
- December 23, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
- December 17, 2020 - Over 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given to high-risk health workers in Washington state as federal changes reduce statewide allocation
- December 16, 2020 - More doses of vaccine on the way as statewide vaccination effort continues
- December 10, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- December 3, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- November 25, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- November 19, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- November 12, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- November 5, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- October 28, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from the Washington State Department of Health
- October 21, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update: Health officials looking for community feedback
- October 14, 2020 - statewide COVID-19 vaccine distribution progress update
- October 8, 2020 - update on vaccine planning from Washington State Department of Health
- September 30, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine update from the Washington State Department of Health
- September 18, 2020 – COVID-19 vaccine update: Prioritization and pilot project plans
- September 10, 2020 - update on coronavirus vaccine distribution & planning progress in Washington
- September 2, 2020 - statement on vaccines