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Kids’ COVID-19 Booster Shots Hard To Find In Oregon

More boosters are available in pharmacies than at pediatricians’ offices, but the priority is to get kids their first series of shots.

Nov 15, 2022

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Legacy Health Plans Free Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic In Portland On Saturday

Legacy Health will operate the clinic in Northwest Portland between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sep 13, 2022

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Did The US Jump The Gun With The New Omicron-Targeted Vaccines?

Op-ed calls for more information about cost versus benefit as vaccine-makers prepare to hike prices.

Sep 13, 2022

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Second COVID-19 Boosters Available For People 50 And Older, Immunocompromised

Oregon Health Authority officials say vaccine supplies are ample for the next phase of vaccinations.

Mar 31, 2022

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Dr. Paul Thomas, a Beaverton pediatrician, has promoted his vaccine skepticism on YouTube.

Judge Orders Anti-Vaccine Beaverton Pediatrician To Identify Patients In Study

The ruling comes after the Oregon Medical Board sued Dr. Paul Thomas for refusing to name patients involved in his study of autism rates, which were requested as part of its investigation into his conduct.

Sep 13, 2021
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Health Care Staff Will Have To Be Tested For COVID-19 Or Vaccinated, Gov. Brown Decides

The announcement follows decisions by some hospital systems to require employee vaccinations against COVID-19 despite an Oregon law banning the practice.

Aug 4, 2021

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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

OHSU Will Require Staff Vaccinations By Sept. 1

The institution will give employees the opportunity to opt out, provided they go through an education session and abide by certain rules.

Aug 3, 2021

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PeaceHealth Will Require Staff To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

The announcement comes a day after Kaiser Permanente said that it would require all employees to be fully inoculated.

Aug 3, 2021

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20 Oregon Counties Approved for Accelerated Vaccinations

The Portland metro area is not included — but counties across much of the state can start vaccinating “Group 7” right away.

Mar 31, 2021

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For months, Linda Kenny has only seen her family from inside her adult care home./Sharri Anderson

Oregon Health Officials Make Progress Vaccinating Adult Care Home Residents

State and county officials, with the help of FEMA and emergency services, have launched mobile clinics to ensure that homebound and group home residents get a jab.

Mar 11, 2021
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