COVID-19 vaccine updates

Updated: December 20, 2021

How to get the vaccine

Adventist Health Portland offers COVID-19 vaccines by appointment in the OHSU Health retail pharmacy located on our main campus in southeast Portland. Anyone with ID can get the vaccine for free. You do not have to be a patient. You can also go online to find additional OHSU Health pharmacies.

Schedule Your Appointment

The federal vaccines.gov website can direct you to vaccine appointments available near your zip code.

COVID-19 vaccine news to know:

  • These vaccines are a safe and effective way to help you not get COVID-19.
  • So far, the federal government is providing the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge.
  • Washing hands, wearing masks and social distancing continue to be important as we work together to end this pandemic. Fully vaccinated people (two weeks after the second dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one Johnson & Johnson vaccine) may continue to have more opportunity to safely socialize as recommended by OHA and the CDC.

Answers about the COVID-19 vaccine

We’ve collected frequently asked questions and expert answers in one place for you. These questions include:

  • Do the vaccines cause side effects?
  • Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe despite its fast development?
  • Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine?

How to stay informed about getting the COVID-19 vaccine

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