Attention: We received notice from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that our grant funding has been terminated effective March 24, 2025. As a result of this unexpected decision, the Department of Health must immediately suspend Care-A-Van operations. Thank you to all of our requestors and community partners for your support. We appreciate your understanding. As of March 24, all Care-A-Van operations have been paused indefinitely, including the cancellation of more than 104 upcoming clinics across the state. This included more than 35 school-based clinics anticipated to serve 800 children. We anticipated providing approximately 2,000 childhood vaccines, 900 COVID vaccines, and 500 flu vaccines through the remainder of the project year.
Care-a-Van is a mobile health clinic that serves people across Washington state. We work closely with community partners and local health jurisdictions (LHJ) or departments to increase access to health services for priority communities. Care-a-Van has played a critical role in outbreak response, providing rapid, community-based solutions during public health emergencies.
Since July 2024, Care-a-Van has administered more than 3,900 Flu, 6,800 COVID, and 5,700 childhood vaccines.
Beyond immunizations, Care-a-Van offers blood pressure and glucose screenings, naloxone distribution, and partnerships with Care Connect hubs and other community organizations to connect people with vital social services.
Care-a-Van has also played a critical role in outbreak response, providing rapid, community-based solutions during public health emergencies. Care-a-Van collaborates with local health jurisdictions (LHJs), Tribes, and community-based organizations to serve disproportionately impacted and underserved communities.
Care-a-Van at a Glance
Total Events: 2,726 clinics held as of February 28, 2025
Total Vaccinations:
- 61,448 COVID-19 vaccines
- 11,519 routine childhood vaccines
- 821 Mpox vaccines
- 8,272 seasonal flu vaccines
Health Screenings and Harm Reduction:
- 1,228 blood pressure readings
- 1,285 blood glucose screenings
- 1,299 Naloxone kits distributed
Current Service Summary
- Childhood vaccinations offered at CAV clinics include protection against diseases like measles (MMR), whooping cough (Tdap), HPV, and pneumococcal infections.
- Care-a-Van provides many families will easy access to no-cost vaccines for their children and essential health screenings.
- The mobile clinics also support community events by providing necessary equipment (tents, chairs, signs) to make healthcare more accessible.