Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations

What’s Happening at Oregon Medical Group:

  • Appointments are required at all clinics. There are no walk-in clinics.

  • Patients may be able to receive their vaccinations during an appointment for a well check or other health issue.

  • Flu vaccination appointments are available by calling your primary care clinic.

  • You can also visit vaccines.gov to find pharmacies offering the flu and COVID-19 vaccines near you.

COVID-19 VACCINE Information

COVID is expected to remain a public health concern indefinitely, though it is no longer considered a pandemic or the high level of threat to the general community that it once was. However, like the flu, it can be deadly to some people, particularly to vulnerable populations. Because of this, Oregon Medical Group continues to recommend you:

  • Get the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. Vaccination prevents deadly cases of COVID and decreases the risk of hospitalization.

  • Have your eligible children vaccinated against COVID-19.

  • Stay home if you feel sick or that you are getting sick.

  • Use COVID testing before traveling or visiting with those who are particularly vulnerable.

  • Continue to mask if you aren’t feeling well, and follow all safety guidelines.

What to Do If You Think You May Have COVID or Were Exposed to COVID:

  • For more information, visit the CDC website here.

General Vaccine Information

  • Yes. Oregon Medical Group recommends that anyone who is eligible for vaccination receives the vaccine. If you have a condition that you would like to discuss before vaccination, we encourage you to call your primary care provider.

  • Click on any of the organizations below to view their website and COVID-19 vaccine information:

    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    Oregon Health Authority (OHA) COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

  • Any COVID-19 vaccine must be proven safe and effective in clinical trials with tens of thousands of people before obtaining approval. There are multiple steps in the approval process, involving independent scientific, regulatory and public health review.

    The vaccine study participants include people from communities of color and/or age >60 and represents a good portion of the US adult population with good efficacy and safety profile for all groups.

    The National Medical Association, an African-American physicians group, has issued a statement of confidence in the testing of COVID-19 vaccines. Ten percent of people in the vaccine tests were Black. Effectiveness and safety were seen in people of all ages, gender, race and ethnicity.