COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

How to get your vaccine and what to expect

ICHS is administering COVID-19 vaccines for individuals five and older. COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge, regardless of immigration or health insurance status.

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.

Which vaccines are offered at ICHS?

Primary series: ICHS administers Pfizer-BioNTech for the primary series of vaccinations. Children ages 5-11 receive pediatric doses of the Pfizer vaccine. ICHS does not administer Moderna or Johnson & Johnson for the primary series.

Boosters: ICHS administers Pfizer and Moderna for booster shots. ICHS does not administer Johnson & Johnson for booster doses.

Additional doses for immunocompromised: ICHS administers Pfizer as an additional dose for immunocompromised individuals. ICHS does not administer Moderna or Johnson & Johnson as additional doses for immunocompromised individuals.

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

Non-ICHS patients can walk in at ICHS pharmacies for a vaccination

ICHS patients and non-ICHS patients of eligible ages can walk in to clinic pharmacies in International District, Holly Park and Shoreline Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (availability based on limited supply). Due to Omicron precautions, we are limiting number of vaccinations per hour to provide safety and social distancing. ICHS patients can also call 206.788.3700 to make an appointment.

Click to view the pharmacy consent form: English | Chinese | Vietnamese

Second doses for primary series

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 administers Pfizer for additional doses. ICHS currently does not offer the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine for primary series.

Additional 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.

ICHS administers Pfizer as an additional dose for immunocompromised. ICHS does not administer Moderna or Johnson & Johnson for additional doses.

Everyone ages 12 and older should get a booster shot

The CDC recommends that everyone 12 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 are aged 12 to 17: at this time, only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents
If you got either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine: you should wait five months or more after your second dose to get your booster.
If you got the Johnson & Johnson 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 administers Pfizer and Moderna for booster shots. ICHS does not administer Johnson & Johnson for booster doses.

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

COVID-19 vaccination walk-ups and appointments are available at the Auburn General Services Administration.
- Organized by Public Health - Seattle & King County.
- Offering boosters, first and second doses for adults and kids.
- Open seven days a week, 12:00pm to 7:00pm
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.

Where to walk in for a COVID-19 vaccine

ICHS patients and non-ICHS patients of eligible ages can walk in to clinic pharmacies in International District, Holly Park and Shoreline (availability based on limited supply) Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Due to Omicron precautions, we are limiting number of vaccinations per hour to provide safety and social distancing. ICHS patients can also call 206.788.3700 to make an appointment.

Click to view the pharmacy consent form: English | Chinese | Vietnamese