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The Snohomish County Health Department currently offers limited on-site immunizations by appointment only. You can contact the Health Department for immunization records or questions.
Unclear about recent vaccine changes? Learn more:
- How do I get a copy of my vaccine records?
- Who can be vaccinated at the Snohomish County Health Department Public Health Clinic?
- Do I need an appointment to be vaccinated at the Public Health Clinic?
- I have a family member visiting from another country, and they don't have health insurance in the US. Will you vaccinate them?
- Do you give exemptions for school or childcare required vaccines?
Find Immunization Resources
requests for mobile clinics
We are unable to accommodate any mobile clinic and homebound visit requests at the moment. For more information and inquiries, please email shd-immunization@snoco.org.
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Vaccines help people become immune to diseases without having to get sick. Making an informed choice about immunization is key to protecting your family’s health.
High immunization rates in a community also provide protection for those who cannot be vaccinated because of age restrictions or medical conditions. This is called community immunity because when most people are vaccinated, a disease cannot spread widely. The community is immune, even when certain people are not.
The Snohomish County Health Department encourages residents of all ages to get vaccinated according to national recommendations.
DISEASES PRIOR TO VACCINES
Vaccines are carefully developed and monitored for safety and effectiveness. Before vaccinations, many people in the United States got seriously ill or died of once common diseases such as:
- Bacterial Haemophilus influenzae type b (hib or H flu)
- Diphtheria
- Influenza
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Tetanus
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
DISEASE RISKS FOR TRAVELERS
Many diseases that are now rare in the U.S. still occur in other countries. If you are planning a trip outside of the United States, certain travel vaccinations may be recommended or required depending on where you travel.
RESOURCES
Where to Get Vaccinated in Snohomish County (multiple languages available)
Use this document to find clinics in Snohomish County that can help patients enroll in medical insurance or bill vaccinations according to a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients that qualify.
Vaccines.gov
Prepare for respiratory season by finding a pharmacy near you.
Provider Map
This map shows which providers have received publicly-funded vaccines through the Childhood Vaccine Program and Adult Vaccine Program. Not all vaccines are available at all facilities. Please contact the provider for more information.
Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
This resource offers a fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits, including Medicare and Medical assistance for those who qualify.
As a parent, protecting your child is your number one priority. Understanding how vaccines work can help you make informed decisions in keeping your child protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines help support the body’s immune system by preparing it to fight harmful germs before they become a threat. This better equips the body to recognize harmful germs and jump into action, reducing the risk of disease and severity of sickness. Because vaccines help teach the immune system about potential harmful germs, people who are vaccinated are less likely to get hospitalized or die from the disease. Read more about vaccine science at the real science behind childhood vaccines.
Additionally, vaccines are some of the most studied and successful medical interventions in the world. They go through extensive testing in clinical trials, designed to determine a vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. After the completion of clinical trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducts a thorough assessment of the information to decide if it is safe for use. This system ensures vaccines are safe, effective, and of high quality. Read more about this process at the real research behind vaccine safety.
The most effective way to protect your child’s health from vaccine-preventable diseases is to follow the vaccine schedules found below. Learn more about why most adults support childhood vaccines at www.letsgetrealaboutvaccines.org and www.vaccinateyourfamily.org.
- If you are a school nurse looking to get a student vaccinated, please contact our public health nurse Cheng Huang (email cheng.huang@co.snohomish.wa.us or call 425-339-8735) to learn more about the School Safety Net Program.
- If you are new to Washington state or Snohomish County and are looking to establish medical care or enroll in insurance for you or your family member, scroll down for
vaccination resources.
Vaccines are just as important for adolescents and adults as they are for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes immunization schedules for three groups:
- Children from birth through age 6
- Children 7-18 years of age
- Adults 19 and over
5 Things to Know About Vaccinating Your Child ; 5 Cosas que Debe Saber Sobre Vacunar a Su Hijo (Spanish) ; 5 вещей, которые нужно знать о вакцинации вашего ребенка (Russian) ; 5 речей, які потрібно знати про вакцинацію вашої дитини (Ukrainian)
CHILDHOOD VACCINE PROGRAM
Washington State supplements the federal Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP) so that all residents have access to recommended vaccines at no cost up to their 19th birthdays. Providers may charge an administration and/or office visit fee, but there is no cost for the vaccine. No child who is an established patient may be refused CVP vaccinations if they are unable to pay these fees.
RECOMMENDED VACCINE SCHEDULES
CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 6 YEARS OF AGE
Following the recommended schedule will protect your child from 14 potentially deadly diseases.
English (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)
PRETEENS AND TEENS FROM 7 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE
As children become teenagers, they face new disease risks. Recommended vaccines protect them when they are most vulnerable.
English (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)
ADULTS
The adult vaccine schedule lists immunizations in two ways, by age and by health condition, so adults get the best possible protection from vaccine preventable diseases. Some adults are at increased risk because of the work they do. Let your health care provider know if you are:
- A health care provider or emergency medical technician
- A long-term care facility employee
- A student who plans to enter a health care field
- A teacher, a child care worker
- A restaurant worker who prepares or serves food
- A young adult entering college, traveling, or volunteering
RESOURCES
Where to Get Vaccinated in Snohomish County (multiple languages available)
Use this document to find clinics in Snohomish County that can help patients enroll in medical insurance or bill vaccinations according to a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients that qualify.
VaccineFinder
Prepare for respiratory season by finding a pharmacy near you.
Provider Map
This map shows which providers have received publicly-funded vaccines through the Childhood Vaccine Program and Adult Vaccine Program. Not all vaccines are available at all facilities. Please contact the provider for more information.
Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
This resource offers a fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits, including Medicare and Medical assistance for those who qualify.
- If you are a school nurse looking to get a student vaccinated, please contact our public health nurse Cheng Huang (email cheng.huang@co.snohomish.wa.us or call 425-339-8735) to learn more about the School Safety Net Program.
- If you are new to Washington state or Snohomish County and are looking to establish medical care or enroll in insurance for you or your family member, scroll down for vaccination resources.
Children can be especially vulnerable to disease, and since school and group settings often make it easy for illness to spread, vaccinations are required for children to enroll in school or child care. Schools are required to report the immunization status of all children who attend.
Before a child can attend a school or child care center, the parent or guardian must submit a signed copy of the Certificate of Information (CIS) Form. Please see our Immunizations/Labs page or go to the Washington State Department of Health's Access Your Family's Immunization Records for more information.
Do you have questions about Washington State's immunization laws? Go to the School and Children Immunizations FAQ to find the answers.
Immunization Tracking Requirements for Child Care and Preschool
Child care and preschool providers are required to report immunization status to Washington State DOH each fall. 2023-2024 Immunization Status reports are due by December 1, 2023.
Reports can be made at the following link: DOH: Child Care and Preschool Immunization Reporting.
If you have questions or would like assistance completing this form please reach out to the Child Care Health Outreach Program at 425-252-5415 or by email at shd.childcarehealth@co.snohomish.wa.us.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
FOR PRESCHOOL OR CHILD CARE ATTENDANCE
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Spanish (PDF)
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FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN GRADES K-12
ENGLISH (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)
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EXEMPTIONS
If you have personal or religious reasons for not vaccinating your child, or if there is a medical reason that excludes your child from a school-required vaccine, ask a health care provider to complete and sign a Certificate of Exemption (COE) form. The provider will educate you as to the risks and benefits of exemptions before signing the COE.
If you are a member of a church that objects to the use of medical treatment, please complete the Religious Membership Exemption section of the Certificate of Exemption (COE) form.
NOTICE
Children who have exemptions on file may not be allowed to attend school or child care if there is an outbreak and they are not vaccinated against that disease.
RESOURCES
Where to Get Vaccinated in Snohomish County (multiple languages available)
Use this document to find clinics in Snohomish County that can help patients enroll in medical insurance or bill vaccinations according to a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients that qualify.
VaccineFinder
Prepare for respiratory season by finding a pharmacy near you.
Provider Map
This map shows which providers have received publicly-funded vaccines through the Childhood Vaccine Program and Adult Vaccine Program. Not all vaccines are available at all facilities. Please contact the provider for more information.
Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
This resource offers a fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits, including Medicare and Medical assistance for those who qualify.