Immunizations

Oregon Health Authority and the West Coast Health Alliance continue to endorse the childhood vaccination recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Read more about why AAP recommendations make the most sense for children living in the United States. The federal government issued an executive order Aug. 10 that calls for substantially changing the vaccination schedule for children in the United States. This action does not change the vaccination recommendations in Oregon. Additionally, federal officials have made misleading claims about vaccines and autism. However, decades of scientific research have proven that vaccines do not cause autism. Learn more about autism research, including known genetic and environmental risk factors, on the AAP and Autism Foundation websites.

Oregon Health Authority and the West Coast Health Alliance continue to endorse the childhood vaccination recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Read more about why AAP recommendations make the most sense for children living in the United States. The federal government issued an executive order Aug. 10 that calls for substantially changing the vaccination schedule for children in the United States. This action does not change the vaccination recommendations in Oregon. Additionally, federal officials have made misleading claims about vaccines and autism. However, decades of scientific research have proven that vaccines do not cause autism. Learn more about autism research, including known genetic and environmental risk factors, on the AAP and Autism Foundation websites. Protect yourself and your family Immunizations are the best way to protect you and members of your family and community against many diseases. Recommended immunizations begin at birth and continue throughout one's lifetime, with special emphasis on children under age 2. Infant, child and adolescent immunization Children need a variety of vaccinations at multiple stages of their growth and development. Starting from the day they're born, all the way through high school, vaccines protect the youngest members of our communities from disease, disability and death. Immunization schedules for infants, children and adolescents through age 18, school immunization requirement, and getting immunization records. Vaccination schedule from birth through age 18 (AAP) Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?(AAP) How to get a copy of your immunization record Vaccine safety Adult immunization (19 and older) Adults need vaccines for a variety of reasons, including missing routine childhood vaccinations, being pregnant, attending higher education, traveling abroad or reaching an age that puts them at higher risk of certain diseases. Adult Immunization Schedule from American Academy of Family Physicians Vaccine safety Vaccination requirements for colleges and universities Immunization during pregnancy Newborns are especially vulnerable to certain diseases, and expectant mothers should receive certain vaccines to protect the newest members of their families. Immunization schedule during pregnancy Vaccine safety during pregnancy Tdap vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) Protecting yourself and your newborn from hepatitis B School and childcare immunization Shots are required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, child care facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon. Resources for Schools and Children's Facilities Required Immunizations Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions Travel vaccinations Plan ahead! Depending on your destination, certain vaccinations may be either required or recommended, and it may take several months to receive the adequate number and type of vaccinations. Travel vaccinations for your destination Search current health alerts by destination or disease Find a travel clinic Yellow Fever: Find a clinic in Oregon that provides Yellow Fever vaccination.