What’s the deal with boosters (and why it’s a good time for a boost)

May 16, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

Three female friends holding up their vaccination cards and smiling.

Booster shots prevent the most serious health threats from COVID: long-lasting symptoms, hospitalization, and death. But many people in King County who are eligible haven’t gotten their booster shot yet. If that includes you, we’ve pulled together answers to common questions about booster shots that explain why it’s so worth doing.

Updates to King County Community Vaccination Clinics

April 8, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

This month, we’re adjusting operations at some King County community vaccination clinics to better align with demand.

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 […]

Dr. Ben Danielson answers kids’ questions about the vaccine

January 24, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

An image of Dr. Ben Danielson surrounded by some of the young children who ask him questions in the video

Does your little one still need to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Perhaps they might be scared to get a shot or have questions you’re not sure how to answer? Beloved local pediatrician Dr. Ben Danielson is here to help!