News & Stories for Oregonians
Calling, texting, or emailing 211 is a great option for getting your questions about COVID-19 vaccines answered, but a lot of people have vaccination questions right now, so you might find that you have a long wait on the line. Once the phone is answered you can enter your phone number for a 211 operator […]
OHA responds to President Biden’s vaccine eligibility announcement At a news conference on March 12, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Patrick Allen addressed President Biden’s March 11 exciting announcement directing states to open vaccine eligibility to all adults by May 1. “We appreciate the administration’s commitment to delivering enough vaccine to meet the President’s goal,” […]
OHA has adjusted how it reports race and ethnicity data on its COVID-19 dashboards for persons entered in the state’s immunization registry, also known as ALERT Immunization Information System (ALERT IIS). The change became effective in late February. The system previously counted race and ethnicity data for persons who have received a COVID-19 vaccine as […]
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are both classified as “Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines,” but what does that mean? While this might be a new term for many, researchers have been studying and working with mRNA vaccine technology for decades. The process for making these vaccines can be standardized and produced at scale, making development faster […]
There are three new ways Oregonians can get COVID-19 vaccine information.The best way to get information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon is still to visit the COVID-19 vaccine website, covidvaccine.oregon.gov. It is updated regularly with the latest information on things like who can get a vaccine, when and where.To get COVID-19 vaccine information, start […]
The COVID-19 vaccine supply is limited, but more people are becoming eligible to get immunized. If you are eligible, planning ahead before going to a vaccine clinic will help you be better prepared. Getting vaccinated provides hope, but please be patient as well. Here’s what you should know before scheduling an appointment at a vaccination […]
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be wondering how to get to a vaccine clinic. Here are some options for you: If you are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP), you can use Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) to get to a clinic and get back home. Here is a map of NEMT brokerages. Generally, […]
Some people in Oregon are hesitant to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines. Some don’t want to be “first in line” to receive a new vaccine and may be concerned about long-term side effects. These are good questions and concerns. The COVID-19 vaccines were developed in record time, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t safe. The […]
Are you enrolled in Oregon Health Plan and eligible for a vaccine? You may qualify for transportation to vaccine clinics.After getting an appointment for vaccination, you may be wondering how to get to the clinic. If you are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP) either with a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), managed-care plan or under […]
We want to make sure that you are informed about what the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are — and aren’t — capable of. What exactly is an mRNA vaccine and what sort of effects does it produce in a vaccine recipient? For starters, these vaccines teach our immune systems how to make a harmless […]
