UW Medicine is opening a new COVID-19 vaccination site in Shoreline today, April 27. The site expands access to the Moderna vaccine for residents of North King County 18 and older. The site is operated in partnership with the Shoreline, Northshore, and Bothell fire departments.
This effort is part of a King County Vaccination Partnership, which is establishing vaccination sites across the county to equitably, efficiently, and quickly vaccinate as many King County residents as possible to get the pandemic under control.
"We are excited to partner with the Shoreline and neighboring fire departments and King County to ensure that community members in this area have easy access to COVID-19 vaccinations," said Cynthia Dold, associate vice president for clinical operations, UW Medicine.
The UW Medicine North King County Vaccination Clinic is located in the auditorium of the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Ave. N.E. in Shoreline. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
"The North King County residents have been underserved since the COVID-19 vaccine was introduced. We are grateful for the partnership between UW Medicine, the Shoreline School District and local fire departments to help keep our residents safe and healthy," said Kathy Pompeo, division chief of EMS, Shoreline Fire Department.
"As vaccine supplies increase, we are closing gaps by making vaccinations as accessible as possible, no matter where you live," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. "We want residents in Shoreline and all of north King County to take advantage of this new vaccine site, built on a strong partnership with UW Medicine and north King County fire departments. Public Health will continue the critical role of working with community-based organizations to ensure those without access to a healthcare provider can get connected and get vaccinated."
