Vashon used to be one of the most vaccinated communities in America.

During the pandemic, Vashon had the lowest COVID-19 case rate in King County. Our hospitalization and death rates were also among the lowest in the county, even though we had more seniors for our size than any community in the region. In 2022, 90% of Vashon’s over-65 population received a booster.

That was a victory and proof that Vashon listens to and trusts vaccine science.

But somehow, we’ve slipped. According to the Washington Department of Health, Vashon’s adult vaccination rates for COVID and flu have dropped by 30% over the past two years.

There are probably several reasons for this, but complacency is likely one of them. It’s understandable given how exhausted we all are from the pandemic, but it’s also danger

See Full Page