COVID-19 Resources

Appointments at the Clinic

We are working hard to keep all patients safe – thank you for your patience while we make changes in our flow through clinic.

• We have our waiting room open, please let us know if the caregiver or child has COVID-19 and we will get them to a room right away.
• We are no longer requiring masking at clinic unless a child or caregiver has a cough. For anyone who is coughing, please wear a mask during your entire visit with us.
• Caregivers and family members are welcome to attend visits in the clinic.
• Our Symptom Checker on the upper right part of this home page has great information and links regarding symptoms and advice on Coronavirus/COVID-19. Type in either of those terms or click on the Chest section to access that information.

COVID-19 Testing

We offer pediatric COVID-19 testing with two convenient options for established patients.

• For established patients that are symptomatic, we can take a test during an office visit with their PCP. We have an in-house PCR and run the tests within 24 hours, often same day.
• We can send COVID test orders to Seattle Children’s drive through clinic. This is by appointment for patients needing a COVID test. Please allow up to 8 business hours for COVID test requests to be processed.

Both tests are mid-nasal swab. We call when we have results available.

Community Testing:

Washington Department of Health has compiled a list of additional testing locations here: Department of Health: COVID-19 Testing

King County Public Health: Testing and Guidance 

The Federal government and Washington State Department of Health has made at-home tests available for free and can be ordered via the links below.

• Federal Government: CovidTests.gov
• Washington State Department of Health: sayyescovidhometest.org

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources 

The COVID-19 vaccine is free for all, regardless of whether you have private health insurance, are uninsured, or on Medicaid or Medicare.

To learn more about eligibility and locations, we recommend going to the Washington State Department of Health website  doh.wa.gov or here coronavirus.wa.gov

• The CDC has approved the Pfizer COVID19 for those 5 years old and older on November 2nd, 2021.  We are working on bringing the vaccine to Richmond Pediatrics, but recommend you use one of the following options to access the vaccine for now:
  • For children ages 5-11 in the Seattle School District: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/flu-vaccine-clinic/
  • Seattle Children’s Hospital: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/patients-families/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/
  • University of Washington, which has sites at Northwest Hospital, North King County, Montlake and Harborview: https://www.uwmedicine.org/coronavirus/vaccine
  • King County vaccination sites at  Lumen Field Event Center, Rainier Beach, or West Seattle locations: https://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19/vaccinations
  • Washington Vaccine Locator: https://www.doh.wa.gov/ or  1-833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357)

For more information on COVID-19 vaccination in children and teens, see:

• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens (CDC)
• What to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine (CDC)
• COVID19 and Vaccines in Young Kids: Separating Fact From Fear (video)
• COVID19 Vaccine Checklist for Ages 5 and Up (from the American Academy of Pediatrics/HealthyChildren.org)
• What side effects might my child have after a COVID-19 Vaccine? (from the American Academy of Pediatrics/HealthyChildren.org)
• Pediatric COVID19 Vaccines: Top 8 Parental Concerns Answered (from Your Local Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina)
• Vaccine Information Fact Sheet for Ages 5 – 11 (EUA fact sheet for the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 5-11)
• V-Safe: After Vaccine Health Tracker (CDC)

Washington State has made a digital vaccine record available for COVID-19 Vaccines. This tool does not automatically update and requires reinstalling following each booster.

• WAVerify: Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record: https://waverify.doh.wa.gov

COVID-19 Community Resources

We have compiled a list of helpful resources to help you understand and protect your family against COVID-19, including what next steps are if you believe you have been exposed too or have COVID-19. Please call us if you have specific questions or need additional guidance. Please click below to access the list of COVID-19 resources we have compiled.

Should I or my family quarantine or isolate? A helpful resource is available here from the King County Department of Health. King County Department of Health

Community Resources