Pierce Health Now Accepting Walk-Ins At Lakewood Vaccine Clinic

LAKEWOOD, WA — The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department has announced a new, recurring vaccination clinic which they believe will help residents who have been struggling to find a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The clinic even accepts walk-in patients, perfect for anyone who has had trouble signing up online or over the phone for past events.

As the health department explains, the clinic will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the old Dress Barn building, located at 10330 59th Ave SW Suite B, Lakewood.

Residents can sign up to secure an appointment by visiting the health department's vaccine portal at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture, or by calling (253) 649-1412 any time between 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., seven days a week.

However, anyone who can't register in advance for whatever reason, is invited to come down to the walk-in clinic any time. As the department explains, they can serve about 50 walk-in appointments every day — and if they run out, walk-in patients can easily be scheduled for a future appointment.

Currently, all Washingtonians 16 and older qualify for vaccination.

The clinic offers the Pfizer vaccine, meaning 16 and 17-year-olds can also get their shots. However, any patient under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form first. Guardians do not need to be present during the vaccination.

The health department stresses that the clinic is free, and that patients do not need health insurance to get their COVID-19 shot.

>> Read more about the new walk-in clinic on the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department's blog.