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COVID-19 Vaccine in Washington: When, Where and How to get vaccinated

By Chitranshi Agarwal Last updated

Do you live in Washington and want to get your vaccination done and don’t know how to go about it? Then we have all your doubts and confusions answered here. Read below, register yourself and get your vaccination done right away.

Here’s all you need to know:

How can I register myself for the vaccine?

  1. Confirm eligibility using Phase Finder: FindYourPhaseWA.org
  2. Make an appointment on the PrepMod website
  3. Bring eligibility and appointment confirmation to your scheduled time.
  4. Once you get to the PrepMod website, click “Find A Vaccination Clinic.” On the next page, scroll down and view the locations and dates accepting appointments. Before clicking on one of them, make sure appointments are available. If they have an opening, click “Sign Up for a COVID-19 Vaccination,” fill out your information on the following page, and confirm your appointment.
  5. Those who do not have internet access can call 1-800-525-0127 to confirm vaccine eligibility and schedule a time.

When can I get the vaccine?

Presently, only a few communities with the highest risk are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine supply from the federal government has been limited. In future, more people will be allowed and more vaccines will be available

Importantly if you are not eligible yet? Then, enter an e-mail or phone number and register yourself on Phase Finder through which you will receive a notification when it is your turn.

Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine now?

At present, Washington is in Phase 1B, Tier 1. For now, the individuals fulling the criteria mentioned below can get vaccinated :

  • All people 65 years or older
  • Health care workers
  • People above the age of 50, living in a multigenerational household
  • Residents and workers of long-term care facilities
  • High-risk first responders

Who will be eligible next and when?

The next phase will be 1B, Tier 2 in Washington will include:

  • High-risk critical workers age 50 or older who work in certain congregate settings
  • K-12 teachers and childcare workers
  • Corrections officers and staff
  • Law enforcement workers
  • Washington estimates that these groups will be eligible in Spring/Summer 2021.

 

 

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Chitranshi Agarwal

Chitranshi Agarwal is a Journalism and Mass Communication graduate. She has worked as a Content Writer, Social Media handler and RJ. She is currently working as a journalist at USANewshour.com. She is reachable at chitra98ag@gmail.com.