/tags/vaccines Vaccines en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:59:35 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-09-20/covid-19-rsv-flu-updated-shots-are-available-now-in-oregon October: time for muddy soccer practices, cider pressing and Halloweentown ... And time to roll up your sleeves. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:59:35 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-09-20/covid-19-rsv-flu-updated-shots-are-available-now-in-oregon Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2024-08-01/oregon-seeing-a-surge-of-covid-19-infections-but-illnesses-are-relatively-mild COVID-19 cases are spiking in Oregon and across the country. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:30:26 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-08-01/oregon-seeing-a-surge-of-covid-19-infections-but-illnesses-are-relatively-mild Kristian Foden-Vencil /education/2024-05-16/fewer-oregon-kindergarteners-receive-school-required-vaccines-worrying-state-health-officials Federal data show that Oregon’s exemption rates are second-highest in the country, behind only Idaho. Fri, 17 May 2024 01:06:58 GMT /education/2024-05-16/fewer-oregon-kindergarteners-receive-school-required-vaccines-worrying-state-health-officials Rob Manning /health-and-medicine/2024-04-15/asante-faces-over-a-dozen-discrimination-lawsuits-due-to-covid-vaccine-requirements Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford is facing multiple lawsuits by former employees claiming that the hospital discriminated against them for not taking the COVID vaccine. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:02:31 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-04-15/asante-faces-over-a-dozen-discrimination-lawsuits-due-to-covid-vaccine-requirements Justin Higginbottom /health-and-medicine/2023-11-27/many-at-oregons-nursing-homes-havent-gotten-the-new-covid-booster Very few nursing home residents in Oregon have gotten this year’s COVID-19 booster, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:29:48 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-11-27/many-at-oregons-nursing-homes-havent-gotten-the-new-covid-booster Nathan Wilk /health-and-medicine/2023-11-22/more-newborn-shots-for-rsv-come-to-oregon-but-wont-meet-demand-officials-say So far, more than 4,000 infants in Oregon have received Nirsevimab and will have some protection against severe RSV this winter, but many more are eligible and demand has outstripped supply. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:39:22 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-11-22/more-newborn-shots-for-rsv-come-to-oregon-but-wont-meet-demand-officials-say Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2023-10-31/oregon-lags-behind-goal-of-high-flu-vaccination-rate-for-health-care-workers A lower percentage of health care workers are vaccinated against the flu than during the 2019-20 flu season. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:32:01 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-10-31/oregon-lags-behind-goal-of-high-flu-vaccination-rate-for-health-care-workers Lynne Terry /health-and-medicine/2023-10-26/the-countrys-leading-covid-19-variant-is-still-rare-in-oregon The most common COVID-19 variant in the U.S. is still rare in Oregon, according to data from the Oregon Health Authority. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:58:27 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-10-26/the-countrys-leading-covid-19-variant-is-still-rare-in-oregon Nathan Wilk /health-and-medicine/2023-10-02/treatment-to-protect-infants-from-rsv-faces-obstacles-in-oregon Pediatricians in Oregon expect to start receiving the first shipments of a new drug this week that reduces the risk of lung infections for infants. But children’s health experts are concerned that some babies are going to face obstacles to getting the new shot. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:36:34 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-10-02/treatment-to-protect-infants-from-rsv-faces-obstacles-in-oregon Amelia Templeton /health-and-medicine/2023-09-13/oregon-health-officials-recommend-getting-new-covid-19-vaccine-as-soon-as-its-available It's not yet clear exactly when the new COVID-19 vaccines will be available in Oregon. But people can begin scheduling appointments now. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:42:32 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-09-13/oregon-health-officials-recommend-getting-new-covid-19-vaccine-as-soon-as-its-available Jeff Thompson