COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
COVID-19 vaccine providers are now able to offer omicron variant-targeted bivalent booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months and older. This follows the guidance and recommendations released from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health is looking to bridge the gap with volunteers in our community by providing the opportunity to serve with our Southgate Vaccine Clinic and mobile vaccination efforts in the community.
We currently have volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in clerical duties: screening, checking in, or registering community patrons for our vaccine clinics. We also have openings for clinical staff for vaccinations or observations for patrons of the community vaccine clinics.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
ALL WASHINGTON RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OLD AND OVER ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE.
Who Is Eligible For Covid-19 Booster
Visit our Upcoming Vaccine Clinics page to schedule your vaccine appointment
Walla Walla County Department of Community Health is offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at clinics at this time.
How to schedule your vaccine:
Step 1: Visit our Upcoming Vaccine Clinics page.
Step 2: Click “Schedule an Appointment,” under the desired clinic date, after confirming eligibility.
Step 3: Select an appointment time and complete the registration process on PrepMod website.
After receiving the COVID vaccine you may experience some side effects. These side effects are signs that your body is building protection, the side effects are temporary and should go away within a few days. Visit the CDC website for more information.
Common side effects may include:
Pain & swelling on the arm you received your vaccine
Body Aches
Fever
Chills
Tiredness
Headache
Possible COVID Vaccine Side Effects
MORE RESOURCES
Pfizer-BioNTech Minor Consent Form
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
Common Side Effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccinated against COVID-19? Sign-up for V-safe Health Checker
Lose your CDC Vaccination Card?
Download WA Verify digital vaccine card
Download MyIRMobile digital vaccine certificate
*If neither option works for you, please fill out this form, scan it and email it to vitalrecords@co.walla-walla.wa.us with a picture ID. You may also drop it off at the Department of Community Health Office on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
For local independent health care providers who are seeking guidance on eligibility, please contact Walla Walla County Department of Community Health at health@co.walla-walla.wa.us or call the COVID-19 helpline, 509-524-2647.