News & Stories for Oregonians
Oregon Health Authority’s EMS Medical Director, Dr. David Lehrfeld, received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in December. Dr. Lehrfeld was a participant in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trials but found out afterward he was part of the group that received a placebo. “Having been part of this study, and having reviewed the available data, […]
Eric Schuman is a retired physician assistant in Marion County who volunteers as an animal-assisted therapist. Pre-pandemic, he and his dogs Sophie and Riki were splitting their time serving people at Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Willamette Valley Hospice and Oregon State Hospital. In January, he shared his vaccination story with OHA: “My two Golden Retriever therapy dogs and I are very […]
Anna Antonopulos, a pediatric hospitalist in Medford, shares her vaccination story: “I got my COVID-19 vaccine to protect my patients, my friends, my family and myself. I have dedicated my life to helping others around me, whether that is treating patients in the hospital, teaching Sunday school at church, being a super aunt to my […]
It’s not unusual to be concerned about side effects of a vaccine, especially a new one. But don’t forget: Side effects after COVID-19 vaccination “are normal signs that your body is building protection,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We talked with some Oregon medical professionals about their vaccination experiences. “I got my [second] shot at about 2 p.m., and at about […]
