 As of today, June 23, four of Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) high-volume vaccination clinics are offering Moderna and Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5.
Beaverton – Tektronix
- 2540 SW Alan Blumlein Way, Building 58
- Open Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m.
- Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Indoor walk-up clinic
Medford – Jackson County Expo (closing after June 30)
- 1 Peninger Rd., gate entrance 1
- Open daily, noon to 7 p.m.
- Drive-thru clinic, no appointment necessary
Salem – Oregon State Fair & Expo Center
- 1935 Silverton Road NE (opposite side of street at the white tents)
- Open Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m.
- Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Indoor drive-thru clinic
Wood Village – Multnomah Greyhound Park
- 944 NE 223rd Ave.
- Open Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m.
- Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shipments of these vaccines from the federal government began earlier this week, and supply at providers, health clinics, pharmacies and other vaccination clinics is increasing by the day.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to first call their pediatrician or health care provider about appointments for their children. We are continuously updating our vaccination clinic blog with details about which locations are offering these new COVID-19 vaccines for young children and babies. Our Get Vaccinated Oregon locator tool is also regularly updated with information on which vaccines are available at locations across Oregon.
Join Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) live Spanish-language discussion about the new COVID-19 vaccines authorized for children under age 5.
Journalist Karla Skokan, OHA en Español, will interview Dr. Emilio DeBess about the latest news regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5 and will answer frequently asked questions from the public.
The Get Vaccinated Oregon tool, which people in Oregon can use to search for COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations, will undergo an update tomorrow morning, June 24. Because of the update, the tool will be unavailable starting at 7 a.m. PDT tomorrow for approximately 15-30 minutes. Once the tool has been updated, users will again be able to search for COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations with a frequently updated locator map. Currently the map shows more than 500 vaccination locations and more than 200 testing locations across Oregon.
Due to technical problems, our newsletter on Tuesday, June 21, contained a formatting error that may have limited the visible content. The correctly formatted newsletter can be found here.
Dr. Andrea Lara, MD, MPH, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) health advisor, answered today’s questions. We’ll continue to answer your questions on COVID-19 topics in upcoming newsletters.
Q: Are people testing positive again for COVID-19 with Paxlovid rebound or just experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? – Monica, Estacada
A: “Pfizer, the maker of Paxlovid, reports that 1-2% of patients who take Paxlovid may experience COVID-19 symptoms again shortly after finishing the treatment, aka Paxlovid rebound. And because their bodies are still working through the COVID-19 illness, they will probably still test positive. Also, the main goal of COVID-19 treatments is to avoid severe complications, hospitalization and death. For some, taking Paxlovid will improve symptoms quickly, for others it won’t, but ultimately the data show Paxlovid is extremely effective at preventing hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. Thank you for your question, Monica.”
Q: I had understood that “Test to Treat” sites were being established in pharmacies that allowed a one-stop treatment spot to get tested and provided with the new anti-viral drug, Paxlovid. However, the pharmacies indicated on the government site said that I still needed to consult with my doctor and obtain a prescription. What is the status of Test to Treat sites? – Ann, Salem
A: “Hello, Ann. The Test to Treat (T2T) locator website offers two categories: “Test to Treat” sites and “Locations to Fill a Prescription.” What you are likely seeing is a listing under “Locations to fill a prescription,” not a “Test to Treat” site. That is why you need a prescription first. When you enter a zip code or city in the search bar, you may see results in both categories, one category or none, depending on where you live. T2T sites are not limited to pharmacies. There are a variety of T2T sites in Oregon that include pharmacies with clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and urgent cares. Check out this blog story for a fuller explanation of how the federal T2T program works, how to use it and where to find locations. Thank you.”
Q: Why are there no Test to Treat sites in Salem? Driving to Portland when you are very sick is not a good option. Will Test to Treat sites be opening in Salem in the future? – Betsy, Salem
A: “Hello Betsy. The OHA COVID-19 Therapeutics Team has been very busy reaching out to health systems, clinics and pharmacies with clinics across Oregon to encourage them to become T2T sites. We have had some success doing this so far. However, many health care provider sites are experiencing staffing shortages which prevents them from becoming T2T sites. We do encourage you to check OHA’s Test to Treat blog page often as our Therapeutics Team is still actively working to add new sites to the list. You might also look into the Providence Express Care program within the Walgreens listed as T2T sites as some of them do offer telehealth (remote) options regardless of where you live in Oregon. I hope that helps. Thank you.”
If you have questions about topics related to COVID-19, submit your question here. While we are unable to answer every question, we try to address questions that may be of interest to a broader audience. Please understand we are unable to provide specific medical advice for personal medical conditions.
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