COVID-19 Vaccine
For more information regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine in Jefferson County, please visit Jefferson Healthcare’s COVID vaccine page at: https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/covid-19-vaccine/#1608318141771-e358d40c-6165 This week we will begin Phase 1a of vaccination, which prioritizes those at highest risk of exposure including healthcare workers, first responders, and long-term care facilities (posted 12/17/2020) See full letter from Jefferson Healthcare and Jefferson County Public Health: Jefferson Healthcare has received our first shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF) Please do not contact your health care provider or Jefferson County Public Health regarding your eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine at this time. Find detailed information about phase 1a priority groups here. Supplies of vaccine will increase in coming months and vaccination will be offered to additional priority groups. Eventually, vaccination will be available to everyone. (updated 01/04/2021) |
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Planning
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning. We are working with the federal government and local partners within Washington to plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available.
Status: Several vaccine candidates are in clinical trials. Two vaccine manufacturers have applied for emergency use authorization, however the FDA has not yet approved a COVID-19 vaccine. See our FAQs for more information.
Washington State COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) required all states and territories to turn in an interim plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution on Oct. 16, 2020. These plans are living documents and will change over time as we learn more about the vaccines and figure out the most equitable way to protect people.
Information From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
For Healthcare Providers - DOH Information
For more information, visit COVIDVaccineWA.Org