Immunizations and Vaccines

In Washington state, there are no changes to the childhood or adult immunization schedule, insurance coverage, or school immunization requirements.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed its own recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule (PDF) for children and adolescents from birth through 18 years of age. This schedule is based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

All vaccines recommended for children and adolescents remain available at no cost through Washington’s universal Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP) at participating provider sites. Uninsured adults age 19 and older can receive recommended vaccines at no cost through Washington’s Adult Vaccine Program (AVP).

For more information about how DOH makes vaccine recommendations, and to view the detailed immunization schedules, visit Vaccine Recommendations.


Providers and public health professionals: Visit the provider immunization webpage for specific resources, guidance and tools.

Recommended Immunization Schedules

Reasons To Get Immunized

  • To keep you and your family healthy.
  • To keep your community healthy.
  • To protect loved ones from disease.
  • To stop the spread of disease to the most vulnerable populations.
  • Because other parents and experts agree it's the best thing you can do to keep your family healthy.

Immunization Information

Diseases and Vaccines

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