Vaccines and Immunization

Vaccines are one of the biggest successes in public health. They help stop the spread of illness, keep people out of hospitals and save lives. Changes in national vaccine guidelines have caused confusion on who should get vaccines and when. In response, Oregon has joined the West Coast Health Alliance to ensure our public health advice is based on science and facts.

Vaccines are one of the biggest successes in public health. They help stop the spread of illness, keep people out of hospitals and save lives. Changes in national vaccine guidelines have caused confusion on who should get vaccines and when. In response, Oregon has joined the West Coast Health Alliance to ensure our public health advice is based on science and facts. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) supports vaccination recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The recommendations from these trusted organizations are reflected in Oregon's Model Immunization Protocols. OHA stands by science and is committed to ensuring all people in Oregon have access to safe, effective vaccines. Community Getting Vaccines in Oregon Vaccine Safety Getting Immunization Records Infant, Child and Adolescent Immunization Adult Immunization Providers State-Supplied Vaccine Programs (VFC/VAP) ALERT Immunization Information System (ALERT IIS) Training Perinatal Hepatitis B Model Immunization Protocols Pharmacies School and Child Care Required Immunizations Requirements for Facilities Vaccine Exemptions How well-vaccinated is your school or child care Training for school and child care staff College Requirements ALERT IIS for Schools & Child Care More... Immunization Laws and Rules Data and Reports Partnerships and Coalitions Flu Prevention Contact Us