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The Washington State Department of Health continues to recommend everyone 6 months of age and older receive the current COVID-19 vaccine to protect against severe illness. This recommendation includes pregnant people.
This recommendation is informed by the Washington State Vaccine Advisory Committee (VAC). The VAC serves as an advisory body to the Department on appropriate recommendations to control vaccine preventable diseases in Washington state.
We continue to monitor federal updates on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and assess how any changes may impact the health and safety of Washington state residents.
We are committed to science-based vaccine policy and making sure vaccines stay accessible and equitable for everyone in Washington state. We will promptly share any updates with the public and our partners.
Access the COVID-19 Vaccine Information For Health Care Providers web page for more details.
We appreciate all you do to protect and improve the health of your communities.
Providers enrolled in the WA State Childhood Vaccine Program are required to carry and offer all ACIP recommended vaccines for the population they serve. We expect all providers to have COVID-19 vaccine available.
In an effort to reduce vaccine loss, we are asking providers who have an excess supply of COVID-19 vaccine to advertise those excess doses for transfer on the Vaccine Advertisements page of the IIS. Providers who are in need of COVID-19 vaccine should first check Vaccine Advertisements for available COVID vaccine transfers in the community before placing an order.
The Vaccine Advertisement function allows you to post vaccines that your clinic may not be able to use for transfer to other Childhood Vaccine Program providers. You can also find doses your clinic may be able to use. This is a simple and easy way to advertise or locate available vaccines when your facility is in need or has a surplus of vaccine.
For more details, please see our guide on How to Search for and Advertise Vaccines for Transfer.
Please note, you will still need approval prior to transferring vaccine. Review the vaccine transfer checklist and FAQs for additional information and guidelines for transferring vaccines.
Ensure that your vaccine orders are approved quickly by staying in compliance with Childhood Vaccine Program requirements. This training will go over everything that needs to be submitted prior to getting your orders (and transfers!) approved. We'll also share some helpful tips and have time for Q&A.
Date: July 17, 2025 Time: 12 noon
Primary Audience: Providers and Vaccine Coordinators for the Childhood Vaccine Programs
Register for July 17, 2025 webinar
The Temperature Excursion Guide and the Vaccine Coordinator Quick Start Guide are now available in both English and Spanish. Posting these resources on vaccine storage units will help ensure staff are familiar with the basic Childhood Vaccine Program requirements, including daily temperature monitoring and how to respond if a temperature excursion occurs.
Vaccine Coordinator Quick Start Guide (PDF) English | Spanish
Temperature Excursion Guide (PDF) English | Spanish
The 2025-26 Vaccine Assessment Grid is now in effect through June 30, 2026.
As a reminder, the Grid lists vaccines and immunizations, along with their CPT codes, that are included in Childhood Vaccination Program (CVP) and for which the dosage-based assessment (DBA) process is required. This applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators (TPAs). The Grid acts like a fee schedule. Providers are required to submit the DBA with the correct Grid amount based upon date of service. Properly submitted DBAs ensure that adequate funds are available to support the state’s continued purchase of pediatric vaccines and immunizations for Washington children under age 19.
The Grid is posted to the WVA’s website in both PDF and Excel format. For more information on the billing process, please review the Provider Billing Guide. Should you have any other questions for the WVA, please contact us at info@wavaccine.org.
On June 18, 2025, the Department of Health published an updated data dashboard on school immunization reporting. Each year, countless school and state staff work to provide the information for the health of Washington state.
School-level immunization data are available for download by state, county, district, and school building. Following our small-numbers guidance, we suppress school-level vaccination data for school cohorts with 10 or fewer kids.
Overall, school immunization rates for the 2024-25 school year have remained flat compared to the 2023-24 school year. There are still significant vaccination gaps in different parts of the state. It remains important for families to keep their children up to date on vaccinations as they prepare for the next school year and as the county continues to deal with disease outbreaks that vaccines can prevent.
If you have questions about the updated dashboard, please email the data request inbox at WAIISDataRequests@doh.wa.gov.
The ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) met on June 25–26 with a committee of 8 new voting members after the dismissal of all 17 voting members by the Department of Health and Human Services. Below is a summary of votes that occurred during the meeting. Voices for Vaccines compiled a helpful summary of the ACIP meeting.
See agenda and slides
RSV: ACIP recommends infant aged <8 months born during or entering their first RSV season who are not protected by maternal vaccination receive one dose of clesrovimab.
Influenza: ACIP reaffirms the recommendation for routine annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications.
Thimerosal containing influenza vaccine recommendation:
- Children 18 years and younger receive seasonal influenza vaccine only in single dose formulations that are free of thimerosal as a preservative.
- Pregnant people receive seasonal influenza vaccine only in single dose formulations that are free of thimerosal as a preservative.
- All adults receive seasonal influenza vaccines only in single dose formulations that are free of thimerosal as a preservative.
ACIP meeting recommendations will become official CDC policy once adopted by CDC's Director. More follow-up information will be provided from DOH as soon as we receive more guidance.
The Childhood Immunization Toolkit is designed to promote routine well-child visits and timely childhood immunizations in all settings that support children and families. This set of high-quality, eye-catching resources can be seamlessly integrated into your operations—whether in clinical care, early learning, or community outreach. The toolkit helps reinforce the importance of preventive care and vaccination in a clear, accessible way. The posters and take home cards are available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and coming soon: Ukrainian and Arabic).
Toolkit Highlights:
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Well-Child Poster (2 sizes) – Highlights the importance of regular well-child visits
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Immunization Schedule Poster – A simplified, parent-friendly guide from birth through adolescence
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Take Home Card (Ages 0–4) – Helps families track well visits and immunizations.
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Childhood Immunization Resources eBook – Trusted on-line tools for family education, provider and staff training, and workflow support
Customization for Clinics:
- Tailor posters and take home card to your clinic’s schedule
- Add your clinic’s logo and contact information
Your recommendation and support for maternal immunization are more critical now than ever. Help spread the word about the COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and Tdap vaccines with ACOG’s new social media toolkit, which features ready-to-use messaging to help you inform patients and clinicians alike about all recommended vaccines for pregnant patients.
 Access post copy, graphics, and resources to share your recommendations and support for maternal immunization with your networks and to keep patients informed. We encourage you to also share this toolkit with partners and networks who can also utilize the resource to share their recommendations and support.
As of June 19, CDC reported 1,214 confirmed measles cases in 2025 in 34 states. The states with the most confirmed cases in 2025 are Texas (750, 61.8%) and New Mexico (81, 6.7%). Among confirmed cases, 12% were hospitalized, with 21% younger than age 5 years. A map of 2025 measles cases in the United States is available from the Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center and the U.S. Measles Tracker website includes state and county-level data. Please continue to encourage MMR vaccination.
Resources
For questions about the immunization schedule, the Immunization Information System forecast, or any other immunization clinical questions, please send an email to ImmuneNurses@doh.wa.gov. Check out the Immunization Training web page for more resources and training opportunities.
Please remember the following on all temperature logs
Requirements:
- daily min/max including negative symbols on freezer temps
- twice daily visual temp readings
- staff initials
- unit of measure (F or C)
- clinic's PIN
- submit all temp logs in Redcap temp monitoring portal
Recommendations:
- room temperature
- clearly marked on dates clinic is closed
If closing during summer:
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