What to know about the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines
The next round of COVID-19 vaccines is here. Learn about the new updated vaccines, including details on who should get it and when, where to get it, why it’s important and how it’s paid for.
Category: Vaccine FAQs
What to know about insurance coverage for COVID-19, RSV and flu vaccines
Updated Dec. 7 – this article was edited to clarify details of RSV vaccine coverage. Available in Spanish OHA is aware of some people being unexpectedly charged for COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. There are a few reasons why this might happen, and we always recommend checking with your insurer if you have […]
What to know about the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines
Available in Spanish Updated March 5, 2024 – On February 28, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended people ages 65+ receive an additional dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after receiving their first dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. The next round of COVID-19 vaccines is here, and […]
What you need to know about breakthrough cases
A breakthrough case is when a vaccinated person gets infected with the virus they were vaccinated against. When more people get vaccinated, there are more people in the pool who can get a breakthrough infection. As vaccination rates go up, breakthrough infections may also go up.
Conceptos erróneos sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 para niños: Preguntas y respuestas con el Dr. Bukhosi Dube
Luchar contra una pandemia es difícil, pero combatirla con mala información es como echarle aceite al fuego. Simplemente empeora el problema. Por eso, a continuación, el doctor Bukhosi Dube contesta algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes sobre algunos conceptos erróneos en relación con las vacunas pediátricas.
Misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccinations for children: Q & A with Dr. Bukhosi Dube
Fighting a pandemic is hard; fighting a pandemic with bad information is like throwing oil on a fire. It just makes the problem that much worse. Here, we take a look with Dr. Bukhosi Dube at some of the common misconceptions about vaccinations. Risk of myocarditis is greater from COVID-19 than from COVID-19 vaccines Parents […]
How COVID-19 vaccinations support continued in-person learning this school year
We know every layer matters, but vaccination against COVID-19 is still the strongest protection available. This is why COVID-19 vaccinations are mandated for all staff, contractors and volunteers working at or for Oregon schools and strongly recommended for all children ages 12 and up.
Third vs. booster doses: Live Q&A
We know many Oregonians have questions about COVID-19 third doses and booster doses.
Join us Wednesday, October 6 at 11:30 a.m. for a Facebook Live Q&A to get your questions answered by our experts, Public Health Director Rachael Banks and Senior Health Advisor Dr. Ann Thomas.
What is a COVID-19 booster and do I need it?
You may have heard that booster shots have been recommended for some people who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots are given when the protection from a vaccination begins to decrease. Getting a booster can help people continue their immunity for a longer period. Booster doses have not yet been recommended for people […]
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine changed its name to Comirnaty, but it’s the exact same vaccine
There is some confusion about the new name for the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech. Here’s what the Pfizer-BioNTech company website says about the name: “Comirnaty is the new name for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Once a drug or other intervention receives FDA approval the manufacturer typically gives it a brand name, and Comirnaty is […]