COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated June 28, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine is available to people ages 6 months and older. Several health care providers, local pharmacies and other vaccination sites are offering vaccine in and around Cowlitz County. See our "Vaccine Locations" ↓ section below to find out where you can get vaccinated.

→ Have questions about COVID-19 vaccine for children? Visit: www.VaccinateWA.org/kids ←

Location  Vaccine Locations

Health care providers (find more locations)

Kaiser Permanente
— 1230 7th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632. Open to members and non-members. 
— Visit Kaiser's website to check for appointments.

PeaceHealth
— PeaceHealth has transitioned first dose COVID-19 vaccinations to its primary care clinics. 
— Contact your local PeaceHealth primary care provider to schedule an appointment or call 833-375-0284.

Family Health Center
— Visit Family Health Center's website or call (360) 636-3892 to check for appointments.

Cowlitz Free Clinic
— 945 Washington Way Suite 141, Longview, WA 98632
— Visit Community Health Partners' website to check for appointments.

Remember! The public cannot get vaccinated at Cowlitz County Health and Human Services offices.

☎  Text your zip code to 438-829 (GETVAX) or 822-862 (VACUNA) to find vaccine locations near you!
Local pharmacies (find more locations)

Safeway 
— Locations in Longview, Kelso & Woodland are providing vaccine. Visit Safeway’s website to learn more.

Rite Aid
— Locations in Longview & Kelso are providing vaccine. Visit Rite Aid’s website to learn more.

Fred Meyer
— A location in Longview is providing vaccine. Visit Fred Meyer’s website to learn more.

Walmart
— Locations in Longview are providing vaccine. Visit Walmart’s website to learn more.

Walgreens
— A location in Longview is providing vaccine. Visit Walgreens' website to learn more.
Booster & Additional Dose Information

  ☎  Have questions?


—  If you have questions about vaccine sites in Cowlitz County, call Cowlitz County Health and Human Services: 360-414-5599, then press 4

— If you don't use the internet or need help accessing COVID-19 information, call the local Aging & Disability Resource Center: (360) 501-8399

— If you need help getting to vaccination sites in Cowlitz County, call Community in Motion: (360) 762-5292 at least two business days prior to your appointment for a free ride

— If you are blind or low vision and are having trouble locating accessible vaccination sites, call the Blind COVID Access Line: (360) 947-3330

— If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, call the state's information hotline: 1-833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357), then press # (language assistance is available)

— If you want to offer COVID-19 vaccine at your workplace or event, request a visit from the state Department of Health: https://bit.ly/39MwKXG. Direct questions to: equity@doh.wa.gov or call 800-525-0127

Vaccine Information Data & Information

COVID-19 Data Dashboard

⇈ Click ⇈ on the image above to view the Washington State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard. 

The dashboard displays state- and county-level COVID-19 vaccination data on the "Vaccinations" tab.

COVID-19 vaccination data is updated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


Several vaccines are authorized for emergency use or fully approved by the U.S. FDA. These vaccines were shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials. They were developed, tested, and authorized using the same rigorous process used for other successful vaccines.


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Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available for people age 18 years and older and requires one dose. Moderna vaccine is available to people age 6 months and older and requires two doses. Pfizer vaccine is available to people age 6 months and older and requires two doses.

How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work

How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety: What to Know

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety: What to Know

How Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines Work

How Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines Work

U.S. FDA EUA vaccine fact sheets

The U.S. FDA provides Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) fact sheets for health care providers and patients.

Facts about COVID-19 vaccines

Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so your body will be ready to fight the virus.

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19

Fighting the pandemic has been hard, but now we have vaccines to protect us from COVID-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington State Department of Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions

How COVID Vaccines Are Made

How COVID-19 Vaccines Are Made

How Can Vaccine and Antibody Studies Move So Quickly and Still Be Safe?

How Can Vaccine & Antibody Studies Move So Quickly & Still Be Safe?

Making Sense of Vaccines During COVID-19

Making Sense Of Vaccines During COVID-19

More resources


• For answers to COVID-19 vaccine FAQs, informational videos, distribution updates and additional guidance from the state Department of Health, click here.

• For answers to COVID-19 vaccine FAQs about safety, development and planning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here.

Recent News News

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November 17, 2021
Residents can order COVID-19 test kits online while supplies last: www.SayYesCovidHomeTest.org
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Health officials urge caution amid rising COVID-19 cases in Cowlitz County
August 6, 2021
Rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Cowlitz County are prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated if they have not already and to wear face coverings in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, to curb the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
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COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk of hospitalization in Southwest Washington
July 27, 2021
A new report analyzing vaccination status of Southwest Washington residents hospitalized for COVID-19 shows that vaccination can reduce the risk of hospitalization by as much as 90%.
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Videos


“Local Matters” KLTV
April 7, 2021
Speaker: Dr. Steven Krager, Deputy Health Officer for Cowlitz, Clark and Skamania counties
Watch here...
 
Virtual Community Briefing
February 1, 2021
Speakers: Dr. Steven Krager, Deputy Health Officer for Cowlitz, Clark and Skamania counties, and Lauren Jenks, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Public Health for the Washington State Department of Health.
Watch here...

Want To HelpWant to help?

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services partners with Region IV Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response for volunteers during public health emergencies.

• Information on how to volunteer for the Regional Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) can be found on this Clark County Public Health emergency response volunteers webpage. 

• Information on how to volunteer through the Washington State Emergency Registry of Volunteers (WAserv) can be found on the state's community health volunteer webpage.