IMPORTANT: New COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Representative Travis Nelson

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IMPORTANT: New COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Last week, the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) issued immunization recommendations for the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season which includes new information about COVID-19 vaccines. You can find more information from their  Frequently Asked Questions.

The most important thing you should know is that COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 6 months or older who wants them! WCHA specifically recommends that the following people at increased risk for severe disease get an updated COVID vaccine:

  • Children between 6–23 months of age.
  • Adults 65 years and older.
  • Anyone over 6 months who is at high risk of severe disease because they have underlying medical conditions.
  • Anyone who is planning for pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum, or lactating
  • People with exposure to others who are at high risk.

Need a vaccine? Here are Some Resources!

Where to Go for Immunizations in Oregon

  • You can call 211 or visit 211 Info to find a medical clinic.
  • VaccineFinder can help you find COVID-19 and Flu vaccines.

Multnomah County has several resources for free and low-cost vaccines for children:


COVID-19 Is Not the Only Respiratory Virus You Need to be Protected From!

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) has issued recommendations for immunization for the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season which includes s COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. You can learn more about these recommendations HERE.

Consensus WCHA 2025-26 Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Recommendations

Table of immunization recommendations. Click image for a link to the table in PDF.

I am glad that Oregon has joined the West Coast Health Alliance so that our communities can be protected. Please reach out if you have any issues accessing vaccinations and my staff will assist where they can.

Best,

Rep. Nelson

Travis Nelson
State Representative
House District 44

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1444
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-275, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: www.oregonlegislature.gov/nelson
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