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Washington State Department of Health - October 17,2025
The Washington State Adult Vaccine Program (AVP) provides vaccine for adults 19 years of age and older who are uninsured.
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Dear CVP and AVP Providers, and Immunization Partners,
DOH affirms the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) respiratory vaccine recommendations that were announced for the 2025-2026 season. These recommendations have been reviewed and are supported by the Washington Vaccine Advisory Committee (VAC).
COVID-19 vaccine has benefits for all individuals 6 months and older, and is recommended for those in the specified age and risk groups below and for all who choose protection. Influenza vaccine is recommended to all individuals 6 months and older. RSV immunization is recommended for those in the specified age and risk groups.
MMRV Vaccine Guidance DOH MMRV vaccine guidance aligns with WCHA recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) science-based guidance, and has been reviewed and supported by the Washington Vaccine Advisory Committee (VAC).
- DOH recognizes multiple safe and effective options to immunize children against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, including MMR, varicella, and MMRV vaccines. Choosing the right vaccine should be a shared decision between parents and healthcare providers.
- For children 12 months through 4 years old, DOH continues to recommend the MMRV vaccine as an option when appropriate based on clinical considerations and shared decision-making.
- DOH continues to offer MMRV for children under 4 through the CVP.
Ordering Update CDC has opened COVID-19 vaccine ordering for the 2025–2026 season. DOH has completed pre-ordering with providers, and vaccine shipments should begin arriving within this week. More details are available here.
- All respiratory products (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) are available for provider ordering through the Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP) and Adult Vaccine Program (AVP).
- Providers may continue to order MMRV for children under 4 through CVP.
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Thank you for your continued partnership in protecting Washington communities through immunization.
Warm regards,
Office of Immunization
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For more information on any of these updates, email the Vaccine Management team at WAAdultVaccines@doh.wa.gov or call us at 360.236.2VAX |
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