Vaccinate people who are 6 months or older.
For details, see:
- Interim clinical considerations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- COVID-19 vaccine information for health care providers, Department of Health (DOH).
- Current versions of vaccination guidance and clinic support tools, immunize.org.
- COVID-19 vaccine product information, CDC.
In April 2023, following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory action, CDC simplified COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. The changes allow people at higher risk to get added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses.
For details, see CDC’s interim clinical considerations.
| PFIZER | MODERNA | NOVAVAX |
|---|---|---|
| Bivalent vaccine authorized for people 6 months or older.
Monovalent vaccine no longer authorized. |
Bivalent vaccine authorized for people 6 months or older.
Monovalent vaccine no longer authorized. |
Monovalent vaccine authorized for people 12 years or older. Two dose primary series. |
Want to administer COVID-19 vaccine?
Currently, COVID-19 vaccines are provided by the federal government. Visit DOH COVID-19 Vaccination Program Enrollment for instructions.
The federal government announced that COVID-19 vaccine will transition to the commercial marketplace–likely in Fall 2023.
- COVID-19 vaccine will be available through the Childhood Vaccine Program for people 0-18 years. Learn more about enrolling in the program.
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced their Bridge Access Program to ensure access to vaccines and treatments for uninsured adults.
To request a COVID-19 clinical immunization safety assessment (CISA) consultation, follow CDC’s directions.
Learn about COVID-19 vaccine management at DOH.
It’s easier than ever to carry COVID-19 vaccine.
You don’t need an ultracold freezer. You can order as few doses as you like. Most waste prevention rules are removed or relaxed.
The DOH COVID-19 vaccine provider toolkit contains print and digital materials in several languages.
Don’t have COVID-19 vaccine? Connect people to vaccine.
Find nearby vaccine providers with DOH’s vaccine locator.
Does a person lack internet access or skills?
They can call:
- Us at (509) 249-6541
- DOH at (800) 525-0127, then press #.
Promote COVID-19 vaccine.
Provide the facts
Talk with parents and caregivers
- Quick conversation guide on COVID-19 vaccines for children, CDC.
- Vaccinating youth and adolescents educational materials and trainings, DOH.
- Vaccine recipient education, CDC.
Address misinformation
- How to address COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, CDC.
- Misinformation talking points and alerts, Public Health Collaborative.
- Tools and guides: Stop the spread of misinformation, Stronger.
Help people find their vaccine record.
People with mobile devices can access their vaccine record by QR code at Tools and guides: Stop the spread of misinformation.
Those who prefer another language or lack internet access or skills can call DOH at (800) 525-0127. Find more info at WA Verify FAQ.
If these options don’t work, give people a Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS) or electronic health record printout.
Have excess vaccine? Advertise it on the marketplace.
Learn how to use WAIIS’s vaccine marketplace.
- Advertise extra doses close to expiration so other providers can use it.
- Check for extra doses before placing your weekly vaccine order.
Addressing vaccine safety
Report after-vaccine adverse events to CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
CDC discontinued enrollment in v-safe for COVID-19 vaccines on May 19, 2023. Patients can report any adverse events using VAERS.
Learn more from CDC:
- Vaccine Safety.
- Clinical considerations: Myocarditis and pericarditis after receipt of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among adolescents and young adults.
- Selected adverse events reported after COVID-19 vaccination.
Additional resources
- Pre-vaccination checklists in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, (CDC)
- Vaccine Finder information for providers, (vaccines.gov)
- Healthcare providers can bill and be reimbursed for COVID-19 vaccine counseling and administration. Learn more about billing Medicaid and uninsured patients.