Where to get vaccinated in King County
See where to get a flu shot and other routine vaccinations.
How to access vaccines
- Your child’s healthcare provider: Make an appointment with your child’s provider. Check with your healthcare provider You can use this opportunity to talk about any other health concerns, get a general wellness check, or complete a sports physical. Some healthcare providers offer vaccination-only visits if you’re pressed for time or have no other healthcare needs.
- Find a CVP provider near you: In Washington state, all children ages 0 to 18 can receive all routinely recommended vaccines at no cost from a healthcare provider that participates in the Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP). You may be charged an administration fee (a charge for delivering the vaccine), but you don’t have to pay if you can’t afford it. There are about 300 CVP providers in King County, and most require that a child enrolls as a patient in order to get services.
- School Based Health Centers (SBHCs): If your child lives in a district with an SBHC, they can access vaccinations and other healthcare services during operating hours. Call ahead to find out about the best time and way to come to the clinic.
- Pharmacies: Most pharmacies do not vaccinate very young children. Call or visit your pharmacy’s website to check age restrictions. Most pharmacies accept insurance or charge an out-of-pocket fee. Flu shots usually cost $30 to $50 out of pocket, and the cost for other vaccines varies. Check with your local pharmacy to make sure they can vaccinate your child and to ask about any costs.
- Mobile clinics: For a list of no-cost vaccine clinics and to see if your family is eligible, click on “Upcoming vaccine clinics” at the top of this page. The page is regularly updated as new clinics are added.
At the bottom of this page, find a list of providers that offer vaccinations and don’t require your child to become a patient.
- Check with your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. Most insurance plans cover the flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines, including Medicaid (Apple Health) and Medicare Part D. Check with your insurance provider for coverage details. If you don’t have insurance, a flu shot usually costs $30 to $50 for the regular dose vaccine. Flu shots for seniors usually cost $60 to $80.
- Find vaccinations for uninsured adults, ages 19+
- Care-a-Van Clinics: Offering COVID and flu vaccine for all ages (when available), routinely recommended vaccines for children ages 0-18, as well as other healthcare services. All services are provided at no cost with one exception. Adults with health insurance indicating that services are out-of-network may be billed. Find more information on Care-a-Van Clinics.
- In-home COVID-19 vaccination: Available for people 6 months of age and older who are eligible for a vaccine AND have an injury, developmental disability, medical condition, or mental health condition that makes it difficult to leave the home.
In Washington state, some providers offer certain vaccines at no cost to uninsured and underinsured adults through the Adult Vaccine Program (AVP). Some AVP providers offer walk-in vaccinations, like Othello Station Pharmacy and Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Other providers may require that you register as a patient and make an appointment before getting vaccinated.
To request an in-home vaccination appointment: email vaccineinfo@kingcounty.gov or call 206-848-0243. Say your preferred language when connected. You will be asked a few questions to confirm you are eligible for in-home vaccination. When scheduling, please note how many people in your home would like to get vaccinated.
In-home COVID-19 vaccination: Available for people 6 months of age and older who are eligible for a vaccine AND have an injury, developmental disability, medical condition, or mental health condition that makes it difficult to leave the home.
To request an in-home vaccination appointment: email vaccineinfo@kingcounty.gov or call 206-848-0243. Say your preferred language when connected. You will be asked a few questions to confirm you are eligible for in-home vaccination. When scheduling, please note how many people in your home would like to get vaccinated.
Different locations have different requirements. You may need to bring these items:
- Identification with date of birth. This can be a state, tribe, or federal-issued ID. A billing or bank statement with your name and address can usually be used instead.
- Health insurance card. Let your provider know if you do not have insurance.
- Wear short sleeves or loose-fitting sleeves that are easy to roll up so that you can get vaccinated in your upper arm.
- Authorized adult consent: if you are younger than age 18, you may need consent from an authorized adult to get vaccinated. You can consent for yourself if you are emancipated, married to an adult, or the vaccine site determines you are a mature minor. Not all vaccine sites are able to make mature minor decisions. If an authorized adult does not plan to attend the vaccine appointment with you, check with your vaccine provider about requirements for showing proof of authorized adult consent or legal emancipation.
- Costco: Appointment needed – must be scheduled by phone. Bring a prescription from your doctor or get a travel consultation from Costco for $40.
- Katterman's Pharmacy: Walk-ins accepted. No prescription needed.
- Othello Station Pharmacy: Walk-ins accepted. No prescription needed.
- Passport Health: Appointment needed. Consultation needed ($99 fee). No prescription needed.
- UW Travel Medicine Clinic: Appointment needed. Consultation needed ($117 to $333 fee, depending on length of visit). No prescription needed.
Costs vary depending on your insurance and the vaccines needed. Call first to confirm vaccine availability, pricing, hours, ages served, and any other questions you may have.
Learn more about travel immunizations.
Vaccination is covered by most insurance plans. Get free and confidential help from:
- Access and Outreach Program
- Phone: 1-800-756-5437
- Email: chap@kingcounty.gov
- Community Health Centers and some Public Health Centers
- HealthMap Vaccine Finder
- Help Me Grow Washington Hotline
- Phone: 1-800-322-2588
- ParentHelp 123 ResourceFinder
Operated by King County, the Access and Outreach Program connects King County residents to health insurance, health care services, and other resources.
These centers offer vaccinations for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Most health centers require you to enroll as a patient first.
Search for a clinic or pharmacy near you.
Operated by WithinReach, the hotline provides clients and health professionals with up-to-date information about state-sponsored health insurance, food programs, and a wide variety of other resources.
Find up-to-date information about state-sponsored health insurance, food programs, and a wide variety of other resources.
Use any of the following options if you live in King County and need transportation to your vaccine appointment:
- Bus Services: King County Metro offers many transportation options to vaccination appointments, including bus transit, Access paratransit, and Community Van shuttles.
- Ride United Transportation Access: Offers free Lyft rides to eligible clients in King County (up to 6 rides in 2023, costing up to $22 each way).
- Phone: 2-1-1 to check eligibility and schedule rides.
- Learn more about United Transportation Access.
- Hopelink Medicaid: for people with Medicaid or an Apple Health card.
- Phone: 1-800-923-7433 to check eligibility.
- Metro Access: services for older adults and people with disabilities. Enrollment may take up to 21 days.
- Phone: 206-205-5000 to check eligibility.
- Community-based organizations and schools in south King County (Available through December 2024.)
- WA Department of Health Care-A-Van
Vaccines for children
In Washington state, all children ages 0 to 18 can receive all routinely recommended vaccines at no cost from a healthcare provider that participates in the Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP). You may be charged an administration fee, but this can be waived if you can't afford it. There are about 300 CVP providers in King County, and most require that a child becomes a patient to get services.
The following sites offer vaccinations for children ages 0-18 without requiring you or your child to enroll as a patient. However, all clients are encouraged to enroll as patients whenever possible:
Clinic | Neighborhood or City | How to make an appointment | Notes |
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HealthPoint Community Health Centers | Multiple locations in King County. Note: the HealthPoint Redmond clinic does not accept non-established patients, and HealthPoint School-Based Health Centers only serve children in the home school district. | Call to make an appointment. Walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first served basis. | Administrative fee but no one turned away for lack of funds. |
School Based Health Centers | Select schools in Seattle, Highline, Renton, Bellevue, and Vashon school districts. | If you live in a district with a school based health center, your child can access free immunizations and other health care services. Find a center and call to make an appointment. | |
Sea Mar Community Health Centers | Multiple locations in King County. | Call to make an appointment. Walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first-served basis. | Administrative fee, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. |
The Everett Clinic | Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Shoreline | Call to make an appointment. | Administrative fee, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. |
Intergalactic Pediatrics | Lake City, Seattle | Make an appointment online. | Administrative fee, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. |
Please note: this list may not include all providers. Public Health – Seattle & King County frequently updates this page when new information becomes available.