Riverview School District families have access to updated fall vaccination guidance and no-cost childhood vaccines as public health officials emphasize protecting students against preventable illnesses.
The Washington State Department of Health has released updated immunization schedules for children and adults, including recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. State and county health officials recommend annual flu vaccination and updated COVID-19 vaccination for people 6 months and older. Families can discuss their children’s needs with a health care provider.
The guidance comes as school vaccination data shows progress across King County. According to the public health information supplied for this article, 91.8% of county students in kindergarten through 12th grade were up to date on school-required vaccines during the 2025-26 school year, compared with 90% the previous year and 90.3% statewide.
County vaccination rates have not yet returned to their 2019-20 peak, and differences remain among districts. Rates ranged from 83.5% to 100%, underscoring the importance of reviewing local data.
Each December, the Department of Health collects school immunization and exemption information. The results provide a snapshot of protection against vaccine-preventable diseases and are released the following summer. Riverview families can search the King County school immunization dashboard for information about their district.
Measles preparedness also remains a priority. Public health officials identify the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, commonly called MMR, as the primary tool for preventing measles. Families can review immunization records with their child’s provider and ensure their school has current documentation.
Updated case information is available on the Department of Health’s measles webpage.
For families facing financial barriers, Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Program provides routinely recommended vaccines at no cost for children younger than 19 through participating providers. An administration fee may apply, but families who cannot afford it can request a waiver.
Public Health, Seattle & King County also offers mobile vaccination clinics for insured and uninsured children ages 18 and younger.
Vaccines are free, no proof of residency is required, and free language interpretation is available.
Families can find providers, clinic dates and registration details on King County’s vaccination webpage.