March 1, 1931 – April 14, 2021

WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will not open any first-dose vaccine clinics this week. Next week, there will be two first-dose clinics held at the Southgate Community Vaccination Clinic at the Providence Southgate campus, located at 1025 S. 2nd Ave. in Walla Walla. The first clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, from 3-5 p.m. and the second clinic will be Wednesday, May 5, from 3- 5 p.m. There will be approximately 100 appointments available for each clinic. Walk-in appointments are welcome.

Those arriving at the clinic for a vaccine should use the main entrance of the building and are asked to not use the urgent care entrance of the facility. Appointments are available online now and individuals ages 16-years old and over can begin scheduling. Residents interested in receiving a vaccine must be at least 16-years old, those who are not 16 are not eligible to receive the vaccine. People younger than 18-years old must have written parental consent or bring a parent or guardian with them to their vaccine appointment.

Everyone interested in scheduling an appointment should complete the following steps:

• Step 1: Go to https://www.covidwwc.com/clinics.

• Step 2: Scroll to “Schedule an Appointment,” and click “Schedule an Appointment,” after confirming eligibility.

• Step 3: Select an appointment time and complete the registration process.

Residents without Internet or computer access can call the DCH helpline (509) 524-2647 and leave their name, date of birth, phone number, and a message stating that they do not have access to the internet or a computer.