Half of US adults now have received at least 1 COVID-19 shot
Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign but leaving more work to do to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves.
Almost 130 million people 18 or older have received at least one dose of a vaccine, or 50.4% of the total adult population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Almost 84 million adults, or about 32.5% of the population, have been fully vaccinated.
Union helps frontline workers get COVID-19 vaccine in Washington
The easing of COVID-19 vaccine restrictions has opened up access for everyone to get the shot. It has also made it a bit tougher to get appointments, especially for some frontline workers who have continued going to work throughout the pandemic.
SEIU Local 6 hosted a clinic Saturday to help workers like janitors, security officers, and airport workers get vaccinated.
Having trouble making a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Washington? Here are some tips
On April 15, everyone age 16 and older became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state.
That means 1.5 million more people can get vaccinated, adding to the 5 million already qualified to get the shot.
Try utilizing these tips if you're having trouble booking an appointment to get your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington
Everyone in Washington state aged 16 and over is eligible for the vaccine.
Find a list of vaccine providers on the state's Vaccinate WA page and information on how to make an appointment.
Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for people 16 and 17 years old, and the state is working to update its Vaccine Locator with information about which vaccine is offered at each location.
Several health care providers allow people to join waiting lists for the vaccine, and they will contact you when doses are available. Join the waiting list for:
- City of Seattle mass vaccine sites
- Virginia Mason
- UW Medicine: Call (844) 520-8700