Washington State mass vaccination sites prepare to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine

OLYMPIA, Wash.-- The mass vaccination site in Kennewick led the way with the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine over the past three weeks, providing first doses of the vaccine to more than 12,000 people. Overall, more than 40,000 people received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the state’s mass vaccination sites.

Next week, many of the sites will focus primarily on second doses to ensure Washingtonians are fully vaccinated.

In addition to the Department of Health staff, the Washington National Guard and local health organizations, 41,441 people received their COVID-19 vaccine at state mass vaccination sites since they starting opening on January 26.

9,358 in Spokane
10,148 in Ridgefield
9,678 in Wenatchee
12,257 in Kennewick

Starting next week, the locations in Ridgefield, Wenatchee and Kennewick sites will focus on administering second doses of the vaccine. These sites administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which requires a booster shot 3 weeks or 21 days after receiving a first dose.

Our Spokane location, which administers Moderna, will administer both first and second doses. Moderna’s booster shot should be given 1 month or 28 days after the first dose.

Shipments of the vaccine are not expected to begin arriving until Tuesday due to the Monday holiday and weather-related delays impacting distribution of the vaccine nationally.

Kennewick

Kennewick is only offering second doses next week. If you received your first dose at the Benton County Fairgrounds site, please make your second dose appointment online using PrepMod. If you need help, call the COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available.

When you arrive for your second dose, bring your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, which you were given when you received your first dose. This card displays your first dose date and vaccine type.

Location: Benton County Fairgrounds (1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick, WA 99336). Please enter from the 10th Street parking lot entrance.
Hours: Thursday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wenatchee

Next week Wenatchee is offering a limited number of first doses by appointment only and will be prioritizing second doses. Registration for first doses opens Sunday at noon. If you received your first dose at the Town Toyota Center, please arrive back on the date listed on your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. If you need assistance, please call the COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available.

When you arrive for your second dose, bring your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, which you were given when you received your first dose. This card displays your first dose date and vaccine type.

Location: Town Toyota Center (1300 Walla Walla Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Spokane

Spokane will administer first and second doses next week. Registration opens Tuesday at 5 p.m.

To make an appointment, you must first confirm you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1A or 1B-1 using the Phase Finder tool. Phase Finder does not make you an appointment. Once confirmed through Phase Finder, you can make an appointment online. If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, please call 509-444-8200. If you have further questions, please call the COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available.

Location: Spokane Arena (720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201)
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.