News & Stories for Oregonians
It’s spring, which means the days are getting lighter, flowers are starting to bloom, and people in Oregon are heading outside. This year, also, hope is in the air with more people in Oregon getting vaccinated. This is also a time when many celebrate springtime holidays. If you are fully vaccinated and plan on gathering, remember […]
People living in multigenerational households will be able to get vaccinated starting no later than April 5. Many of you have questions about who exactly qualifies in this category. What counts as a multigenerational household? This is a home where people from three or more generations are living. For example, if you are living in a household that […]
By March 29 at the latest, pregnant people 16 and older in Oregon will eligible to be vaccinated. This is because, although overall risk is low, pregnant people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and people who get COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at more risk of preterm birth. Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy and […]
A great way to learn if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine is by using the Get Vaccinated Oregon tool. The best way to find the tool is to go to covidvaccine.oregon.gov and click on the “Get Vaccinated Oregon” button, or type getvaccinated.oregon.gov. When the site loads, you may see a # sign at the end of the address. That is […]
Not everyone is able to use the internet for vaccine scheduling. If you need to schedule your vaccination and you don’t have access to the internet, you can call 211. They can help you schedule. This article first appeared in the March 17, 2021 issue of Oregon Coronavirus Update.
Many of us are eagerly awaiting our turn to be vaccinated and hearing from others about their experiences taking the vaccine. You may have noticed that some people have side effects and others don’t. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection. Having […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has new guidance for people who are fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated: Two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or Two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, like the Johnson & Johnson vaccine In non-healthcare settings, there are some things you can do if you are fully vaccinated: Visit with […]
OHA and pharmacies in Oregon providing COVID-19 vaccines confirmed that pharmacies in Oregon can continue to serve Oregonians age 65 years and older. Earlier this month the Biden administration set a goal to reopen the nation’s schools by having all educators, childcare workers and other education staff receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by the end of March. […]
Every day, more Oregonians are becoming eligible for vaccination and finishing their vaccine series. If you’re one of them, you probably already know that until enough people get vaccinated, we’re all going to need to continue to wear face coverings, limit group size, physically distance, wash our hands and stay home when we’re sick — even when fully vaccinated. So, what do you say to friends and family […]
Unfortunately, older adults and others who are awaiting vaccine appointments can fall prey to scammers. Though there have not been reports of this sort of scam happening in Oregon, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum released information to help people avoid being the target of fraud regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Here are six tips on how to spot a vaccine scam: You cannot pay […]
