Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Expanding Vaccination Efforts

SNOQUALMIE, WA — A new vaccine partnership will expand appointment opportunities across Snoqualmie Valley, helping immunization efforts reach more residents living in or near Snoqualmie, North Bend, Fall City, Preston and Carnation.

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is the latest member of the King County Vaccine Partnership, which coordinates COVID-19 immunization efforts at public, private and community organizations in Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Shoreline, Auburn, Kent and Federal Way.

The hospital's existing drive-thru vaccination operation has provided close to 12,000 doses to East King County residents since last December, and the new partnership will allow it to extend its hours and serve more patients each day.

"Given the rise in more virulent strains of the COVID virus, this is very welcome news," said Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson. "A substantial increase in local vaccination rates will protect our Snoqualmie Valley families at a much faster rate. I strongly encourage all residents to make an appointment as soon as possible."

Right now, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital continues to be stocked with Moderna doses, authorized for use in people 18 and older. In the coming weeks, the partnership will add Pfizer as an option, which is also authorized for use in younger people, soon to include adolescents 12 to 15 years old, pending final approvals expected this week.

Here a few ways vaccination efforts are expanding:

• Vaccine types – The Moderna vaccine is currently administered onsite and in upcoming weeks, the Pfizer vaccine will also be available, expanding access to eligible youth in the area.
• Expanded hours – The site is currently open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday but will expand hours as demand increases. There are plans to host special weekend vaccination events as well.
• Transportation access – the site has partnered with Snoqualmie Valley Transit to provide rides to and from the clinic for those who need it. For more information, call 425-888-7001.
• Language interpretation services are available on-site as well as printed materials in Vietnamese, Tagalog, Russian, and Spanish.

Appointments are still required for shots at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital and can be scheduled using an online tool or by calling 425-396-7682.