COVID-19 Vaccine

Español

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?

COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for the following groups who completed their initial Pfizer-BioNTech series at least six months ago:

• 
  
• 65 years and older
• 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• 18+ who work in high-risk settings
• 18+ who live in high-risk setting

At this time, the Pfizer-BioNTech booster authorization only applies to people whose primary series was Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission include front line essential workers and health care workers as previously detailed by the CDC*

1. First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
2. Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
3. Food and agriculture workers
4. Manufacturing workers
5. Corrections workers
6. U.S. Postal Service workers
7. Public transit workers
8. Grocery store workers

*List could be updated in the future

Where Can I Get a Pfizer Booster Dose?

Check with your local pharmacy or medical provider to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available. 

Our Community Vaccine Clinics are also offering Pfizer booster doses to eligible individuals, no appointment necessary. 

Remember to take your vaccination card or digital record with you. 

If you have misplaced your card or need a copy, you can access your immunization records through MyIR or call 2-1-1 for assistance.  

For more Booster Shot details visit the CDC website.

Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 

Times and locations may change. 

Booster shots available at mobile clinics. Appointments not required. 

Types of Vaccines

There are three vaccines currently available for use in the United States. Click on the links below to learn more about each vaccine.

• Pfizer
  • Authorized for people 12 years or older. 
  • Requires 2 doses about 21 days apart.
• Moderna
  • Authorized for people 18 years and older.
  • Requires 2 doses about 28 days apart.
• Johnson & Johnson 
  • Authorized for people 18 years and older.
  • Requires 1 dose. 

Before You Get Vaccinated

• COVID-19 vaccines are 100% free to all individuals, regardless of insurance and immigration status. Click here to learn more.
• At your appointment, you will be provided with information on the brand of COVID vaccine you received, as well as information on when you need to receive your second dose if you received a tw0-dose vaccine.

After You've Been Vaccinated

• You are not fully vaccinated until 2 weeks after your final dose of the vaccine.
• Some people may experience mild side effects for a few days after getting vaccinated, including soreness or pain at the injection site, fatigue, headaches, or fever.  Side effects may be reported to V-Safe.
• Once fully vaccinated, you should continue to wear a mask and practice physical distancing in public spaces and when around unvaccinated people from more than one household.
  

Private Clinic Registration for Business/Organization

This would guarantee vaccines and allow a block of time to be set aside for you and your members to the get the COVID-19 vaccine together at a location that is convenient for you. If this option works please provide the following information and email to: yakimavaccinemobileteam@gmail.com

• Name of business/organization
• Point of contact Name-Email-Phone Number
• Date you want the team to come
• Time frame you would like the team to come (Ex. 11am-12pm)
• Number of appointments required
• Location you’d like to host the clinic
  • Location should have access to bathrooms, chairs, and plenty of space for people to wait for 15-30 minutes. 

Once we have received this information we will send you a link to the Private Clinic for you to register your employees, members, etc. Please provide all information for registration prior to the mobile vaccine event for faster processing and screening.

Yakima County COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard

Individuals are encouraged to visit the COVID-19 Data Dashboard for the most up to date information.