King County activates plan for children’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution

SEATTLE — King County and the City of Seattle have announced the activation of their vaccination plans for children ages 5-11, following yesterday’s CDC recommendation.

Doses will be available through pediatrician’s offices, school clinics, King County vaccination partnership sites, and some retail pharmacies starting this week.

“With nearly 90% of eligible King County residents being vaccinated — and most of them fully vaccinated — it’s a critical moment to ensure that children are protected from the virus, keeping kids, families, and teachers safe,” said Executive Dow Constantine in a press release.

With nearly 183,000 children in King County now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine supply and appointment availability are expected to be limited for the next two weeks due to anticipated high demand.

But Public Health expects to receive enough doses in the coming weeks to ensure vaccination will be available for every child across King County.

Parents and caregivers can access information on how to find vaccine appointments through the Washington Department of Health’s Vaccine Locator.

To date, 88% of eligible residents in King County over the age of twelve have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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