To vax or not to vax – the decision is yours
With COVID-19 vaccines now readily available, anyone 16* or older who wants one can get it. Many locations are now offering walk-in appointments.
We understand some people are still deciding about getting vaccinated against the virus. If you are one of them, we want to make sure you have the latest information on COVID cases in our communities.
- Over the past few weeks, the number of people contracting COVID-19 in Oregon has increased, leading Gov. Kate Brown to continue lockdown measures.
- The number of people in our hospitals sick with COVID-19 has also increased again.
The vaccines currently authorized for use in the U.S. are safe and effective, with the benefits outweighing the risks. If you have questions about whether the vaccine is right for your personal health situation, we encourage you to make an appointment to talk with your doctor.
To read facts about the vaccines, schedule an appointment, or hear why others decided to get vaccinated, visit our COVID-19 Resource Center.
*The FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization approval on May 10 of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 was the first step in a series of necessary approvals before we can begin to schedule and distribute the vaccine to that age group. As soon as we receive final approval (possibly in the next several days), we will make appointments available. Please check back, and thank you for your patience.
