COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

How to get your vaccine and what to expect

ICHS is administering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for individuals 5 and older, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for adults age 18 and older at our clinics.

ICHS patients should call (206) 788-3700 to make an appointment. Scheduled appointments are only available for ICHS patients.

Non-ICHS patients may walk-in to our pharmacies at our International District, Holly Park, and Shoreline clinics.

Please bring your ID and insurance card if you have health insurance. Also bring your CDC vaccination record card if you are receiving your second, booster, or additional vaccine.

You will be given vaccine safety information when you arrive. After you receive your vaccine, ICHS staff will observe you for 15 minutes. If you have a history of allergies or allergic reactions, we will observe you for 30 minutes.

As of November 29, ICHS pharmacies offer walk-in Pfizer vaccinations for non-ICHS patients who are 5-11 years old on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Holly Park, International District, and Shoreline clinic pharmacies. Supplies are limited and waits may be long in order to accommodate demand.

Please click this link to see a copy of the pharmacy's consent form.

Second doses

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are both two-dose vaccines. It is very important that you receive your second dose in order to be fully vaccinated. ICHS will schedule your second dose after your first shot.

If you receive the Pfizer vaccine, we will schedule your second shot 21 days later at the same location.
If you receive the Moderna vaccine, we will schedule your second shot 28 days later at the same location.

ICHS currently does not offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Third dose for immunocompromised

The FDA and CDC have authorized third doses for anyone who has been vaccinated with either Pfizer or Moderna shots and has a compromised immune system due to chronic illnesses, transplant surgery or cancer treatment, among others.

This is because some immunocompromised people did not mount a good response to the vaccine. A third shot of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna), which is identical to the first two doses, ensures that they are protected.

CDC recommends that a third dose is received at least 28 days after completing a previous two-dose series. A person’s primary care provider is best positioned to determine whether a third dose is appropriate, as well as when it should be given.

Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot

The CDC recommends that everyone 18 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Public health experts have found that protection from initial doses decreases over time. A 'booster' shot improves your immunity and protection from COVID-19.

If you got the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: you should wait six months or more after your second dose to get your booster.
If you got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine: you should wait two months or more after your initial dose to get your booster.

After reviewing vaccine safety and effectiveness data, the CDC has found that “mixing and matching” a different booster shot from your original vaccination is safe and effective. For example, someone who was vaccinated with Moderna may choose to get a Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson booster.

ICHS patients

ICHS patients should call (206) 788-3700 to schedule an appointment at either the ICHS Bellevue, Holly Park, International District or Shoreline Medical & Dental Clinics.

For more information

Visit the Public Health – Seattle & King County website for the latest information and updates about vaccine development and distribution.
Visit the Washington State Department of Health's vaccine locator to find other COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Take a look at our vaccine updates and FAQ to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and help answer common questions.