Pierce County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County is offering a new service to help residents who may have been having trouble signing up to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department has hosted dozens of free vaccine clinics, but until now they've been difficult to find without regular access to a computer: they're announced on short notice and slots still fill quickly, often requiring users to be online at a set time if they want to get a dose.

The county says, they know that system has left some people unable to find an appointment, so they're providing another option — and hoping everyone will spread the word so that those in need can get their shots.

It's a new, COVID-19 vaccine call center that will help anyone in need of assistance to sign up for a vaccine event hosted by the county.

The call center can be reached at 253-798-8900, and is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

As with all the health department's vaccine clinics, slots are still only open to Pierce County residents who are currently eligible to receive the vaccine.

That includes:

• High risk employees in congregate settings like:
  • Agriculture and food processing.
  • Grocery stores.
  • Public transit.
  • First responders, law enforcement, and firefighters.
  • Corrections employees at jails and detention centers.

• Anyone 16 and older who is either pregnant or has a disability that puts them at higher risk.
• Health care workers.
• Medical first responders.
• Teachers and school support staff.
• Residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
• Anyone 65 and older.
• Residents 50 or older and who live in a multigenerational household.

Anyone who is not sure if they qualify can check by using the Washington state Phase Finder.