COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Vashon Island

COVID-19 vaccinations are available free on the island at Vashon Pharmacy and Sea Mar at Sunrise Ridge, as well as other locations off-island.

General Vaccine Information:

Who is eligible to be vaccinated?

Washington state is currently vaccinating anyone 12 years and older. 
​For 12- to 17-year olds, the Pfizer vaccine is the only option currently approved for use in the U.S.

Which vaccines are available? 

There are 3 vaccines currently approved for use in the United States: 
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, given 3 weeks apart, and is approved for those 12 and older. 
The Moderna vaccine is also a two-dose vaccines approved for use in those 18 and older, with 4 weeks between doses. 
The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine is one dose, for those 18 and older. Its use was temporarily paused, but as of April 24th, 2021 was approved to resume. 
If you prefer a specific vaccine, you can check with the providers to see when it is available.

Can I get my 2nd shot on Vashon if I got the first elsewhere?

Vashon Pharmacy & Sea Mar offer second shots. 

What do the vaccines cost? Do I need insurance?

COVID-19 vaccines are free, whether or not you have insurance. If you have insurance, you may be asked for your information to help pay for the vaccine administration, but you will never be charged a copay, you will not be turned away for lack of insurance, or asked for any payments.

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