Bellevue Begins Mobile Vaccination Efforts At Adult Family Homes

Bellevue WA

28 January, 2021

4:14 PM

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BELLEVUE, WA — The Bellevue Fire Department's mobile vaccination is making good progress in reaching residents and staff of adult family homes, having administered first doses to more than 100 people in just a few days. The Bellevue City council received an update on the team's work during a meeting earlier in the week. According to the city, Bellevue Fire was among the first agencies chosen by Public Health - Seattle & King County to participate in a pilot program that extends vaccination opportunities to populations with limited mobility. Concentrating on immunizations at adult family homes specifically could allow in-person visits to resume on a faster timeline. In mid-January, Bellevue firefighters and medics participated in ridealongs with the Seattle Fire Department to learn the basics and completed their own training within a week, city officials said. The program was ready for a full rollout on Monday, with a team consisting of paramedics and EMTs. The city's goal is to reach 93 adult family homes within a month, then revisit the same facilities the following month to administer second doses. Learn more about getting vaccinated on the King County website. Watch the full update at City Council below: