What we know about access to COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon
Spencer Sacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has released new information about who can get this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine and where it’s available.
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy has not made any changes to administering the COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon.
The FDA’s approval of the updated COVID-19 vaccine for this year was narrower than in previous years, limiting the use to certain age groups and those with high-risk medical conditions.
If you’d like to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, you are encouraged to call ahead to a pharmacy or talk to your doctor.
Amber Buhler, a professor at Pacific University School of Pharmacy, told KTVZ that access will likely be targeted at higher-risk Oregonians for now.
“Right now, with the approvals that it has, theoretically is going to be accessible to people who are at high risk populations,” Buhler said. “But the majority of people who want to go get their flu shots are going to have significant trouble getting it.”
We’ll continue to track updates on this story and bring you the latest information.