Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents

June 29, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s normal and natural to have questions about the COVID vaccine, especially when it comes to your kids’ health. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions we’ve been hearing.

When can babies and young children finally get the COVID vaccine?

June 10, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Preschool children smiling and playing instruments

Vaccine for children under 5 is finally just around the corner. Find out what Public Health – Seattle & King County is doing to be ready to serve the little ones and what you can expect in the coming weeks.

Equity in Vaccination is a Community Effort

March 29, 2022.Reading time 15 minutes.

As of this month, over 85% of all eligible King County residents have completed their vaccination series. If you look at just residents ages 16 and older, over 80% have received the two-dose series across racial groups and geographies in King County.

Dr. Ben Danielson answers parents’ questions about vaccines for kids

March 3, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

A family embracing as Dr. Ben Danielson answers the dad's question about vaccines.

Beloved local pediatrician Dr. Ben Danielson is here to help! In these videos, he answers some common questions from parents about the vaccines for kids…

Data dashboard shows how vaccinated and boosted people have weathered the Omicron surge

February 23, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

King County residents who have gotten a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccines are far less likely to get seriously ill than people who aren’t fully vaccinated, according to a newly updated data tool from Public Health – Seattle & King County. Public Health has been tracking how well the vaccines are protecting King County […]

Why should I get a booster if I might get COVID anyway?

January 20, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Most everyone knows someone who is sick or has recently had COVID since the extremely contagious Omicron variant started to spread. And it’s possible that someone you know has had COVID even if they got a booster shot. So at this point, you might be thinking: “Why should I get a booster if I might get COVID anyway?”