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  • Children’s Immunizations

    Vaccines are an important tool to keep children healthy.

    We know the news around vaccines can be confusing. Despite this, the science remains strong that vaccines are the safe and healthy choice. We encourage healthcare providers and community members to rely on evidence-based recommendations from trusted national physician organizations, like the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    Immunizations protect children from many dangerous diseases.

    Keep your child up to date on recommended vaccines.

    View recommended vaccines for children:

    Find your child’s immunization record at MyIR.

    It’s best to go to your healthcare provider for vaccines.

    • They can check if your child is healthy.
    • Most insurance covers the office and administration fees. Ask your provider.

    If you don’t have a healthcare provider or can’t get an appointment, see other options below. If you need help finding a healthcare provider or insurance, call 211.

    Free children’s vaccine events

    Click an event to register and see which vaccines will be available.

    Free children’s vaccine locations

    Vaccines are free for children 0–18 years old at Washington healthcare providers and pharmacies that participate in the Vaccines for Children program.

    Some providers charge an administration fee, but most insurance covers it. You won’t be turned away if you can’t pay.

    Call (360) 832-3121 to see if the vaccines you need are in stock and set up a time to come in.

    Kirk’s Pharmacy 
    104 Mashell Ave. N., Eatonville

    For more info, visit Kirk’s Pharmacy’s website or call (360) 832-3121.

    • For children 4–18 years old.
    • Free back-to-school vaccines.
    • You don’t need insurance or ID.
    • Bring a copy of your child’s immunization record. Get it at MyIR.

    Appointment required, make one online. No walk-ins.

    Acts Pharmacy and Healthcare Services
    1901 S. Union, Bldg. B, Ste. 2011, Tacoma 

    For more info, visit Acts Pharmacy and Healthcare Services’ website or call (253) 272-0324.

    • Flu and COVID-19 vaccines for people 6 months or older.
    • Free back-to-school vaccines for children 4–18 years old.
      • An administration fee may apply.
    • Bring your insurance card if you have one.
    • Bring a copy of your child’s immunization record. Get it at MyIR.

    Call (253) 403-1767 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins.

    Mary Bridge Children’s Immunization Clinic
    3319 S. Adams St., Tacoma, WA 98409

    For more info, visit Mary Bridge Children’s Immunization Clinic’s website.

    • Free vaccines for children up to 18 years old.
      • Administration fee may apply.
    • Bring your insurance card if you have one.
    • Bring your child’s immunization record. Get it at MyIR.

    Call (253) 581-2111 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served.

    Sea Mar Lakewood
    7424 Bridgeport Way W. #201, Lakewood, WA 98499

    • Vaccines for children up to 18 years old.
    • Patient enrollment not required.
    • Bring your child’s immunization record. Get it at MyIR.

    Call (253) 240-2160 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served.

    Sea Mar Lincoln High School Clinic 
    701 S. 37th St. 
    Tacoma, WA 98418 

    Entrance is on South 37th Street, down the stairs near the courtyard.

    • Serves Tacoma Public Schools students and their siblings.
    • Vaccines for children up to 18 years old.
    • Bring your child’s immunization record. Get it at MyIR.

    Vaccines for children birth to 6 years old

    Children can get vaccines at many pharmacies.

    Before you go in, call and ask:

    • Do you have age limits?
      • Some pharmacies require children to be at least 4 or 10 years old. 
    • Do you have the vaccines I need in stock? 
    • Do you charge for the vaccines I need?
      • Some pharmacies charge, even if you have insurance.

    Questions?

    Call us at (253) 649-1412.

    We’re open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.