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Communicable Disease

Director: Jennifer Johnson

COVID-19 VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE TO ANYONE 12+

COVID-19 Vaccine | Skagit County Public Health

	VACCINE DOSES GIVEN
	Total number of COVID-19 vaccination doses administered in Skagit County by a registered vaccine providers.
	145,157
	Last updated: 6/15/21 at 11:59 p.m. (Updates every Friday) Data provided via WA DOH

All people 12 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Currently, the Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine authorized for use in minors age 12-17. Parent/guardian consent to vaccinate is required for all dependent minors.

To find a vaccine provider near you, go to: Vaccinate WA
Or call the Vaccine Hotline: (360) 416-1500

Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Available in English and Spanish.

Attention! The Skagit Fairgrounds Clinic is winding down vaccine services in order to focus on community outreach and pop-up clinics. Individuals may still access a Pfizer first-dose, second-dose, or single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Fairgrounds until June 26, when the site will close permanently.
Those who receive a Pfizer first-dose at the Fairgrounds after June 6 will be required to receive their second dose at another location. Staff will assist in finding a second dose.

Operating Hours at the Skagit Fairgrounds:
Friday & Saturday | 10am-4pm | No appointment required
Thursday | 1pm-7pm | No appointment required

New Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics this summer! Find us at the following Skagit County locations:

Sat, June 19: Mount Vernon Farmers Market from 9am-12pm

Sat, June 19: Mount Baker Presbyterian Church, Concrete from 10am-2pm

Sat, June 19: Vaccine Night at Drive-In Music LIVE, Skagit Fairgrounds from 5-8pm

Tues, June 22: Skagit Transit Station, Downtown Mount Vernon from 8:30-10:30am (J&J; 18+)

Tues, June 22: Skagit Valley Family YMCA from 4:30-7:30pm

Wed, June 23: Skagit Transit Station, Downtown Mount Vernon from 5-9pm

Wed, June 23: Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market from 3-7pm

Tues, June 29: Skagit Transit Station, Downtown Mount Vernon from 8:30-10:30am (J&J; 18+)

Wed, June 30: Skagit Transit Station, Downtown Mount Vernon from 5-9pm

Wed, June 30: Chuckanut Brewery, Burlington from 3-7pm *PINTS FOR POKES*

Sat, July 3: Big Lake 3rd of July Festival from 10am-2pm at Big Lake School

Wed, July 7: Marblemount Community Hall from 3-7pm

Tues, July 13: Skagit Valley Family YMCA from 4:30-7:30pm

Sat, July 24: Clear Lake Fire Department from 10am-2pm

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates from Skagit County

TO FIND A VACCINE NEAR YOU

VACCINE AT THE SKAGIT FAIRGROUNDS

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

This is an exciting time for our community, as vaccine becomes available to a wider portion of our population. Here is a step-by-step guide to Public Health’s Vaccine Site at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
Appointments no longer needed at the Skagit Fairgrounds Clinic; Drop-ins welcome!

Please call our vaccine hotline at (360) 416-1500 if you have questions. The hotline is available in English and Spanish, Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There are minimal barriers to accessing a vaccine. The federal government is covering the cost of vaccine, making it no-cost for those with or without insurance. Skagit County Fairgrounds vaccine site will not request any insurance information or bill an administrative fee. When you arrive, you will not be expected to provide insurance information or residency information.

Step 1: Arriving at the site

The Vaccine Site is located at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, North Gate Entrance (1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273).

Once through the gate, vehicles will be directed to a holding area which will operate similar to a ferry system. Once there is space, vehicles will be moved through the site to the F-Barn for our drive-thru clinic.

After following directions to the F-Barn, vehicles will enter one-at-a-time into the building. Individuals will receive their vaccine while seated within their vehicle. A nurse will ask that individuals roll down their windows, and the vaccine will be administered in this way.
A nurse can determine if someone is not able to receive the vaccine while in their vehicle. If this is the case, there will be space for individuals to exit their vehicle and have the vaccine administered outside of their vehicle.

Step 2: 15-Minute Monitoring

A 15-MINUTE HOLDING PERIOD IS REQUIRED FOR ALL THOSE WHO RECEIVE VACCINE.

Those who are vaccinated will be required to wait for 15 minutes in our holding parking lot. Staff in this area will monitor individuals for any possible side effects, such as light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, or shortness of breath.

Once the 15-minute holding period is complete, people are free to leave.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much will a vaccine cost?

There are very minimal barriers to accessing a vaccine. The federal government is covering the cost of vaccine, making it no-cost for those with or without insurance.

What will I need to bring with me when I come to the Fairgrounds?
For those receiving their second dose, please bring your Vaccine Card with you. This card will be given out when individuals receive their first dose, and will have your name, date of first dosage, and vaccine type given.
You will not need your insurance card to access an appointment at the Skagit County Fairgrounds Clinic. Vaccines are provided free of cost to all insured and uninsured individuals.

Are interpreters available for non-english speaking individuals?

Yes, we have Spanish-speaking staff on site.

How many vaccines can be administered each day at this location?

The number of individuals who can be vaccinated will depend on allocations from the federal and state government. With adequate supply, Public Health’s capacity to vaccinate is approximately 300 people per day.

How long does Skagit County Public Health plan to provide community COVID-19 vaccination?

We will conduct vaccination at the Skagit Fairgrounds until June 26th, and will provide pop-up clinics throughout Skagit County for as long as there is adequate supply, and as long as there is community need.

I don't live or work in Skagit County. Can I still get the vaccine here?

Vaccination at the Fairgrounds is available to anyone 12+, regardless of location of work or residence.

Why is a vaccine important?

Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. A COVID-19 vaccine will help to protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience serious illness.

Will it be safe?

The speed in which these vaccines have been developed and the newness of the technology can seem scary to some. It is important to understand that mRNA vaccine technology has been in development for over 10 years. Safety of the current mRNA vaccines approved or under approval review has in no way been compromised, even with a quicker development timeline.

Rather than eliminating steps from traditional development timelines, steps are being conducted simultaneously. Clinical trials include thousands of study participants to generate scientific data and other information for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This data is then analyzed to determine safety and effectiveness.

There are vaccine safety monitoring systems in place to track any possible side effects. If an unexpected adverse event is seen, experts quickly study it further to assess whether it is a true safety concern. Experts then decide whether changes are needed in vaccine recommendations.

How many doses will I need?

All but one of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in Phase 3 clinical trials in the United States need two shots to be effective. The other COVID-19 vaccine uses one shot. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, given 21 days apart. The Moderna vaccine is also a two-dose vaccine, given 28 days month apart. People should anticipate receiving both doses at the same location.

Where can I get more information?

There is so much information right now about the COVID-19 vaccine, but there is also a lot of speculation and misinformation. It is so crucial that we seek out credible information! Please turn to trusted sources for health information, including your healthcare provider and public health experts.

Skagit County Public Health has created a COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline, available in both English and Spanish. Staff will be able to assist you with general vaccine questions, and can provide assistance scheduling appointments for the Fairgrounds clinic and provide information on other vaccine provider locations.

Please call Public Health's main line at (360) 416-1500 Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more about COVID-19 vaccine planning, development and safety standards, visit the Washington Department of Health website: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/vaccine.