On March 11, 2021 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it was adding additional categories of qualified people authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines, including certain students.
The Washington State Department of Health has updated its guidance on who can administer COVID vaccines in Washington State and issued guidance related to the recent HHS announcement:
- Providers Authorized to Administer and Order COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF)
- Healthcare Providers Who May Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Guidance (PDF)
The above guidance can be found on the department’s website at: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration: Washington State Department of Health