Vaccine Information

February 19, 2021

There are no available COVID-19 vaccine appointments within our system at this time.

Due to weather delays in supply deliveries, there will not be new appointments released for the week of February 22-28.

Update regarding Moderna vaccine shipping delays

Severe weather conditions across many parts of the US have resulted in shipping delays for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine – including to Washington state. As a result, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health locations are adjusting some upcoming appointments dates and locations until we receive the delayed vaccine supply.

This currently affects appointments on Feb. 19, 20 and 22. If scheduling or location changes are necessary, we will contact patients via email, MyChart and phone with details on your rescheduled date or new appointment location. Rescheduled appointments will be within the safe and effective timeframe.

Below is a summary of current changes. Until we receive additional vaccine supply, we will evaluate appointments each day that are scheduled for the following day for potential rescheduling. Please check back for updates.

Summary of Changes for Feb. 19, 20, 22 Appointments

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The vaccine is not yet available to all patients. Vaccines are by appointment only. 

Our health system is following federal and state guidance to facilitate an equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are experiencing high call volume as we schedule vaccination appointments. To avoid calls, please read the information below carefully and visit our FAQ page.

We respectfully request those who are not currently eligible under the Phase 1, Tiers A and B1 do not schedule a vaccination appointment at this time. This will allow us to schedule those who are eligible as quickly as possible.

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What you need to know

• Our health system is following all federal and state guidance to facilitate an equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
• We are currently in Phase 1, Tiers A and B1 of vaccination efforts in Washington, which includes health care workers, high-risk first responders, people in long-term care centers and other similar facilities, any person 65 years or older and any person 50 years or older who lives in a multigenerational home (such as a grandparent living in the same home as their grandchildren).
• The Washington State Department of Health has released updated guidance on Washington’s COVID-19 Vaccine Phases.
• For assistance in scheduling your appointment online, visit our How to Schedule Your Vaccine instructions page.
• Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to many more questions.

Community vaccination events

We are supporting community vaccination clinics in partnership with local public health departments. These events are separate from vaccination appointments at CHI Franciscan hospitals. Appointments are required for all those eligible to receive a vaccine at this time.

Local public health departments are providing information on clinics as they are scheduled. For more information, visit:

Resources

• FDA: COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients
• FDA: COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients
• CDC: Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
• Washington State Department of Health
• Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
• Kitsap Public Health District
• King County Public Health

Media resources

• Photos and B-Roll