Get notified when vaccines are available
Vaccines are in limited supply and how many doses Seattle gets and who gets them is determined by the state and federal government. Washington State Department of Health developed an eligibility timeline that aims to reduce hospitalizations and death and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state also created FindYourPhaseWA.org (available in English and Spanish) that will alert you when you're eligible to get vaccinated based on your age, health conditions, and where you work.
You can also subscribe to our COVID-19 vaccination newsletter for weekly updates on eligibility criteria, vaccination progress in Seattle and King County, and new City of Seattle vaccination efforts.
You'll know when we know.
Getting Vaccinated in Seattle
Who can get the vaccine?
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) determines who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Right now the following groups can get vaccinated:
- Health care workers
- High-risk first responders
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- All people over 65 years-old
- All people over 50 years-old who live in a multigenerational household
Where can I get a vaccine?
If you're currently eligible, the FindYourPhaseWA.org will help you find out where you can get vaccinated in Seattle.
You can also get help over the phone from the Washington State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline: Dial 1 (800) 525-0127, then press #. The hotline is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and observed state holidays. Phone interpretation is available.
The Seattle Fire Department is currently vaccinating highly vulnerable, eligible Seattle residents and workers by invitation only.
When can I get the vaccine?
Right now, only a small number of our highest risk communities are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine supply from the federal government has been limited. In the coming weeks and months, more individuals will become eligible and more vaccines will become available.
The State's vaccination timeline was developed to keep people safe and to prevent continued deaths and COVID-19 spread among our highest risk communities. Please refer to the timeline below to get a better idea of when you can get vaccinated.
Questions Relevant to Immigrant Residents
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Will I be asked about my immigration status to receive the vaccine?
No. In Washington State, all eligible residents are able to receive a vaccine, regardless of your immigration and citizenship status. Vaccine providers should not be asking about your immigration status. The Biden/Harris administration has declared that all vaccine sites are sensitive locations and immigration enforcement agencies will not carry out operations at or near such facilities, which also include health care facilities and hospitals. -
Will I be required to pay or have insurance to receive the vaccine?
No. There is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. And the cost of the vaccine will be covered for people who are uninsured. -
Will receiving the vaccine impact my ability to become a U.S. citizen?
No. Testing and treatment for COVID-19 (including vaccination) will not count against you for the public charge test. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made a special announcement about this. Also, not all immigrants are subject to the public charge test. -
What are the ingredients in the vaccine?
The key ingredient in both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is mRNA, which tells your cells how to make a protein from the coronavirus, allowing it to recognize COVID-19 and protect you from infection. The vaccines also contain lipids, salts, and sugar. The mRNA vaccines DO NOT contain: pork products, egg, latex, preservatives, blood products, COVID-19 virus cells, mercury, or microchips. The mRNA vaccines DO NOT contain fetal tissue and did not use any cell lines from fetal tissue in the manufacturing of the vaccines.
More information, including translated FAQs, are available at Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Find Where You Fit In
You can find future phases and the full State vaccination timeline here.
Phase 1A
December 2020
Health care workers, long-term care facility residents and high-risk first responders
Phase 1B1
January 2021
People 65 years or older and people 50 years or older who live in a multigenerational household
Phase 1B2
Likely February/March 2021
Workers 50 years or older who work in one of the following industries: agriculture; food processing; grocery stores; K-12 school staff; child care; corrections; prisons, jails, or detention centers; public transit; fire; law enforcement
King County Vaccination Tracker
Updated: Jan 21, 2021 Public Health - Seattle & King County Dashboard
2.0%
people fully vaccinated
45,133 King County residents have received both doses.
70%
GOAL
Need to vaccinate 1.5 million of King County residents by 2022 to reach this goal.
About the COVID-19 Vaccine
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