Kids back in school? Make an appointment for routine vaccinations

Most kids in Oregon are either back in school already or will be soon. This is a great time to make sure your child is up-to-date on their routine immunizations.  In Oregon, children are required to receive certain childhood vaccines in order to attend school. Talk with your child’s health care provider about what vaccines your child needs to stay healthy this […]

Take the time to catch up on vaccination during National Immunization Awareness Month

Your family may have held off on scheduling well-child visits and recommended vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s understandable you might have felt hesitant to take your child in for an appointment. We want you to know that health care providers are taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.   As your children head back to […]

Need help getting to a vaccine clinic?

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be wondering how to get to a vaccine clinic. Here are some options for you: If you are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP), you can use Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) to get to a clinic and get back home. Here is a map of NEMT brokerages. Generally, […]

Oregon Health Plan members may qualify for transportation to vaccine clinics

Are you enrolled in Oregon Health Plan and eligible for a vaccine? You may qualify for transportation to vaccine clinics.After getting an appointment for vaccination, you may be wondering how to get to the clinic. If you are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP) either with a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), managed-care plan or under […]