Flu Vaccination for Seattle Children's Patients and Families

Flu vaccines for Seattle Children’s patients for the 2024-2025 flu season are now available.

Flu vouchers will be available to family members and household contacts from September 30, 2024, through April 30, 2025.

Who can get a flu vaccine at Seattle Children’s locations?   

Flu vaccines are available for patients who are: 

• Staying overnight in the hospital
• Coming to Urgent Care, the Emergency Department or a clinic visit at a Seattle Children’s location, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic or Richmond Pediatrics
• Coming to the Seattle hospital campus for a surgical procedure

Where can family members get the vaccine? 

Family members and household contacts ages 3 and older can get a flu vaccine voucher to use at a participating pharmacy (see information below). 

Family members 6 months to 35 months old will need to get a flu vaccine at their primary care provider’s office. Visit Help Me Grow Washington or call 800-322-2588 if you need help finding a primary care provider in Washington state. 

Vouchers for families in Alaska, Idaho, Montana or Washington state

Family members and household contacts ages 3 and older can get a flu vaccine voucher to use at any of the following stores in Alaska, Idaho, Montana or Washington state:

• Albertsons-owned pharmacy: Find a location online or by calling 877-723-3929. (Albertsons owns several stores including Acme, Albertsons, Carrs, Haggen, Safeway and others.)
• Bartell Drugs: Find a location online or by calling 877-227-8355. 
• Rite Aid: Find a location online or by calling 800-748-3243. 

If your child does not have an upcoming in-person appointment, visit or hospital stay, you can download the flu voucher (PDF) (Amharic, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese).

If possible, bring a paper copy of the voucher with you when you get your flu shot. If you cannot print the voucher, participating pharmacies will accept the voucher if available on your mobile device. 

How much does the flu vaccine cost? 

• Patients: The total cost will vary depending on the vaccine. Most insurance plans cover the cost completely, so there is usually no out-of-pocket cost to you. If your insurance does not cover any portion of the flu vaccine cost, or you do not have insurance, you may apply for financial assistance by calling 206-987-3333. If you use a language other than English, call 866-583-1527, choose your language and ask to speak to the Financial Assistance Program.
• Family members who have a voucher: Show your voucher at a participating pharmacy. They may bill your insurance. If your insurance does not cover all of the cost or you do not have insurance, the pharmacy will bill Seattle Children’s directly and there is no charge to you.

How can I access my voucher? 

We can give you a paper copy of the voucher during your child’s appointment, visit to Urgent Care or the Emergency Department, during their hospital stay or when coming to the Seattle hospital campus for a surgical procedure.

You can also download a copy of the voucher (PDF) (Amharic, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese).

Why does the Rite Aid voucher only say Rite Aid? Can it be used at Bartell Drugs? 

Bartell Drugs is owned by Rite Aid. The Rite Aid voucher will work at any Rite Aid or Bartell Drugs. 

Why does the Albertsons voucher list so many stores? Where can it be used?

Albertsons owns many stores across the country. The voucher will work at any of the Albertsons-owned pharmacies in Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Washington state. This includes Acme, Albertsons, Carrs, Haggen, Safeway and others.

Why do the vouchers include information on Tdap and COVID-19 vaccinations? 

When redeeming the voucher, the participating pharmacy may also screen for and offer a Tdap or COVID-19 vaccine to family members. Family members who choose to receive a Tdap or COVID-19 vaccine using the voucher will not pay out-of-pocket costs for the vaccine, just like with the flu vaccine. 

Is the nasal spray flu vaccine available to patients? 

Seattle Children’s has a limited supply of the nasal spray vaccine for patients who cannot have the flu shot. Talk to your child’s nurse or provider about vaccine options. 

How can I learn more about protecting my child from the flu? 

Learn more by reading Protect Your Child From the Flu (PDF) (Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese).

Information updated September 30, 2024.