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One of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from serious illnesses is to keep your vaccines up to date. Vaccines have a long history of protecting people and communities against diseases. Millions of people safely get vaccines every year.
Visit the Vaccine Hub to learn more about the illnesses that vaccines protect against, how vaccines are tested and monitored for safety, and who should get vaccinated.
Where to find vaccines
To get vaccinated, please contact your health care provider or local pharmacy. The cost of vaccines can vary depending on your health insurance plan. Many health plans provide vaccines at no cost.
The Washington State Childhood Vaccine Program provides free vaccines to all children younger than 19 years old. And the Washington State Adult Vaccine Program provides vaccines for uninsured adults 19 years and older. Patients may be asked to pay a vaccine administration fee by the medical clinic. Use the Provider Map to find locations participating in the childhood and adult vaccine programs.
See the Free and Low-Cost Health Resources brochure for additional immunization options in Clark County.
Vaccine or immunization?
Vaccines are the treatment you get to build immunity. They are usually injections (or shots) but can also be a mist you inhale or liquid you drink.
Immunization is the process of becoming protected from — or immune to — a disease or illness. Getting vaccinated is the best way to build immunity.
Immunization schedules
Immunizations keep people healthy, prevent serious illnesses and hospitalizations, and save lives.
The Washington Department of Health provides immunization schedules with the recommended vaccines by age. The recommendations are based on decades of research and data showing that vaccines are safe and effective. The childhood and adolescent immunization schedule helps parents and health care providers know what immunizations are recommended at each stage of life.
Adults may also need immunizations to maintain protection against diseases and build protection against new viruses. The Washington Department of Health’s adult immunization schedule outlines recommendations for people 19 years and older.
School and child care requirements
In Washington, children who attend public or private schools or child care facilities are required to get certain vaccines to protect against contagious illnesses.
Visit the Washington State Department of Health website for more information on state school and child care immunization requirements.
Vaccines to prevent respiratory illness
Vaccines are available to provide protection against respiratory illness infections, including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. Getting vaccinated can reduce your chances of getting infected and can prevent severe illness and death.
Visit the Washington State Department of Health website to learn more about these vaccines and review the Fall 2026 Vaccines graphic for current respiratory illness vaccine recommendations (also available in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and Chuukese).
Travel immunizations
Many Clark County pharmacies offer travel immunizations, including Yellow Fever. Contact your local pharmacy about travel immunizations at least four to six weeks before you travel to ensure you have full protection before traveling.
Accessing immunization records
Immunization records are available from your health care provider, pharmacy and MyIR Mobile. Visit the Washington Department of Health website for more information on options for accessing your and your family's immunization records.