No-Cost Vaccine Visits Available through June – Call 206-848-0243
The In-Home Vaccination Program is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to AFHs through June 27, 2025. Flu and RSV vaccines can be given at the same time. If you schedule a visit for residents, caregivers and family members may participate too! The visits are no-cost. Most insurance plans are accepted. Anyone without insurance may receive free vaccinations while doses are available.
Are people still getting COVID-19 vaccines?
Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are still recommended, and many people are still choosing to get vaccinated. The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines were updated to better protect against the strains of COVID-19 illness that people are catching. People aged 65 and older have the greatest risk of becoming severely ill. An additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine boosts protection!
Are My Residents Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines Now?
- Did your residents get their most recent COVID-19 vaccines before September 2024?
- Has it been more than 6 months since your residents aged 65 and older received COVID-19 vaccines?
If you answered “Yes” to either of these questions, please call 206-848-0243 or email vaccineinfo@kingcounty.gov to schedule a visit at no-cost. Visits are available through June only.
In-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Program Ending June 30
Unfortunately, King County’s In-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Program will end on June 30, 2025. This is due to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) terminating COVID-19 funding. Since spring 2021, the In-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Program has supported no-cost mobile COVID-19 vaccinations for King County residents most vulnerable to COVID-19-related illness and death. This included residents with difficulty leaving home, residents living in long-term congregate care settings such as adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities, and low-income senior housing residents. Public Health – Seattle & King County is grateful to our partners — community members, healthcare facilities, organizations, and our mobile vaccine partners — for their tireless work that allowed this program to reach so many King County residents experiencing barriers to accessing vaccines.
How Can My AFH Access Vaccines After June 30?
- Contact your long-term care pharmacy to set up a mobile clinic at your facility. Most long-term care pharmacies offer vaccine visits for enrolled residents in adult family homes. Request a visit for COVID-19, flu, and routine vaccinations this fall.
- The Providence ElderPlace PACE program provides vaccinations for enrolled participants.
- If your residents don't receive medications from a long-term care pharmacy or Providence ElderPlace, encourage them to ask for vaccinations when they visit their doctor or pharmacy.
- Caregivers and family members may go to gov/findaclinic to find more information about how to access vaccines. Healthcare providers, local pharmacies, and school-based health centers offer vaccinations. Use a map to locate vaccination locations for children and uninsured adults. Make sure to call the vaccine location in advance to ask about availability, cost, and to schedule an appointment.
 Resources:
Immunizations | Public Health – Seattle & King County
COVID-19 Vaccine Information | Washington State Department of Health
Support for Respiratory Illness Outbreaks is Still Available
Has your facility experienced recent cases of COVID-19, flu, or RSV? Public Health – Seattle & King County is here to help! Please complete the HIPPA-compliant Respiratory Illness Survey or call 206-296-4774 and we will connect you to resources. Follow the reporting criteria for healthcare facilities.
Keep Following This Newsletter for Future Vaccine-Related News!
Public Health – Seattle & King County will continue to share vaccine updates and resources for AFH residents and caregivers. Do you know someone who would like to receive this newsletter? Please share this bulletin with other Adult Family Home owners and staff. Let them know they can subscribe HERE.
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