​Pacific County COVID-19 Information & Resources
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Monkey Pox Update

Monkeypox is a rare viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox does not commonly occur in the US, but there currently is an outbreak of monkeypox with cases spreading in Washington state and across the country, as well as in many other countries.

Monkeypox is spread through close contact with an infected person who has symptoms. To learn more about monkeypox, including symptoms, prevention and treatment, visit the Washington Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites. For answers to questions about monkeypox, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Frequently Asked Questions webpage. 


Vaccine
To help stop the spread of monkeypox virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is distributing a limited amount of the vaccine JYNNEOS, which is approved to protect against smallpox and monkeypox.
Washington State Department of Health received a limited supply of JYNNEOS. While vaccine supply is limited, only those who have been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox are eligible for vaccination. Eligibility may change as vaccine availability increases.

To learn more about vaccines to prevent monkeypox, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and Washington Department of Health’s monkeypox FAQs.
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​Booster Dose Information
Pacific County providers are now offering booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine!

A booster dose is recommended for everyone who is:
  • 18 and older who received Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine more than 2 months ago; OR
  • 18 and older who received their 2nd dose of  Moderna more than 6 months ago; OR
  • 5 and older who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer more than 5 months ago

A second booster dose is recommended for anyone who is:
  • 50 and older or immunocompromised who received Johnson & Johnson primary dose and first booster at least 4 months ago, regardless of booster type; OR
  • 50 and older or immunocompromised who received their 2nd dose of Moderna and first booster at least 4 months ago; OR
  • 50 and older or immunocompromised who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer and first booster at least 4 months ago

​You can find booster dose clinics as they are scheduled, on our website by clicking here.


Booster Dose Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get a booster dose?
Answer: Anywhere offering COVID vaccine.  You can find a location near you by searching www.pacificcountycovid19.com

Can I get my booster dose at the same time as my flu shot?
Answer: Yes – great idea! You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines, including the annual influenza vaccine.

If I need a booster, does that mean the vaccine isn’t working?
Answer: No. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death, including against the delta variant. But studies are showing that protection against mild and moderate illness may decrease over time, especially among certain higher risk groups. Getting a booster dose 6 months after completing the first two doses will provide an increased immune response and better protection against COVID-19.

Am I still considered fully vaccinated if I do not get a booster?
Answer: Yes. People are still considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson).

If I have received a J&J COVID-19 vaccine and a J&J COVID-19 booster, are additional boosters recommended?
Answer: People (except those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised) who first received a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and got it again for their booster may also receive a booster of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna). Get the mRNA booster at least 4 months after the most recent J&J/Janssen booster.

​More information about the CDC recommendations for Pfizer booster doses is available here.

See below for a full list of current clinics scheduled in Pacific County.  Everyone over the age of 5 is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
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   If you need assistance with signing up, please call us at 360-875-9407 (M-F, 8:00-4:00). 
Need a copy of your vaccination record?
If you have lost your vaccination card, providers are NOT able to give you a replacement card.  But you can receive a print out of your immunization records by contacting your primary care doctor or the provider who gave your your vaccine.   For a digital copy of your vaccination record, register at WA Verify here.

Vaccines for Individuals who are Homebound

Are you homebound, or know someone who is homebound, that would like a COVID 19 vaccine? We have teams available to come out to your home to provide your vaccine. Please complete the Homebound Vaccine Survey and a provider will reach out to you to get you scheduled for an appointment. 
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The Pacific County Emergency Operations Center is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Please give us a call with any COVID-19 related questions or concerns.
For general questions regarding the website, please click the "contact us" link or see below. 

North County: (360) 875-9407
​South County: (360) 642-9407
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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 9-1-1 immediately.  ​
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