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​COVID-19 Vaccine Information / Información sobre la vacuna COVID-19

Updated: Monday, April 19, 2021

On Tuesday, April 13, the FDA and CDC announced a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while they investigate six cases of a rare and severe type of  blood clotting in women between the ages of 18 and 48.  Visit the COVID-19 News Updates page for additional information. 


Vaccinations are our strongest tool as we work to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect those who are most vulnerable to serious illness in our community. Information about the vaccines, eligibility, and where they can be received is below: / Las vacunas son nuestra herramienta más fuerte mientras trabajamos para poner fin a la pandemia de COVID-19 y proteger a los más vulnerables a las enfermedades graves en nuestra comunidad. La información sobre la vacuna, la elegibilidad, y donde se pueden recibir está abajo:

 

Vaccination Events

The following events are offered by Marion County Health & Human Services in partnership with local EMS and other health care providers. Registration is required. Please follow the appropriate sign-up link for the event you would like to attend:

Vaccine Clinics / Clínicas de vacunas

While supplies of vaccines remain limited, many providers in Marion County have established regular vaccination opportunities for eligible community members: / Aunque los suministros de vacunas siguen siendo limitados, muchos proveedores del condado de Marion han establecido oportunidades de vacunación periódicas para los miembros de la comunidad que cumplen los requisitos:

Mt. Angel:

  • Mt. Angel Drug: 105 N. Main St. Call 503-845-6133 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for information about available appointments. 

Salem: 

  • Salem Health: Accepting appointments as supplies allow at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.salemhealth.org or call 503-562-4278. / Se aceptan citas y visitas sin cita previa en el recinto ferial del Estado de Oregón. Para más información, visite www.salemhealth.org o llame al 503-562-4278.
  • Lancaster Family Medical Center: Accepting appointments. Please call 503-576-8400 or email LancasterCOVIDvaccines@yvfwc.org to schedule. /  Se aceptan citas. Por favor llame al 503-576-8400 para programar.

  • WFMC Health: 435 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR 97301. Schedule appointments online at wfmchealth.org or by calling 503-585-6388. / Programe citas en línea en wfmchealth.org o llamando al 503-585-6388.

Silverton:
  • Hi-School Pharmacy: 406 McClaine St. Call 503-873-8391 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for information about available appointments.
  • Pill Box Pharmacy: 302 N. First St. Call 503-873-6321 to make an appointment. 

Stayton:

  • Santiam Hospital: Accepting appointments for eligible community members, as well as pre-registration for everyone 65 years and older. Visit www.santiamhospital.orgfor more information. / Se aceptan citas para los miembros de la comunidad que reúnan los requisitos, así como la preinscripción para todos los mayores de 65 años. Visite www.santiamhospital.org para obtener más información.

Woodburn: 

  • Legacy Health: Accepting appointments through the Oregon Health Authority website. / Se aceptan citas a través de la página web de la Autoridad Sanitaria de Oregón.
  • Salud Medical Center: Accepting appointments for eligible community members. Please call 503-982-2000 or email SaludCOVIDvaccines@yvfwc.org to make an appointment. / Se aceptan citas para los miembros de la comunidad que cumplan los requisitos. Por favor llame al 503-982-2000 para hacer una cita.

PHARMACIES

Many large pharmacy systems in our community are beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government. For information and to search for available appointments, please visit the resources below: /  Muchos grandes sistemas de farmacia de nuestra comunidad están empezando a recibir las vacunas COVID-19 del gobierno federal. Para obtener información y buscar citas disponibles, visite los recursos que aparecen a continuación:

For assistance finding or creating a vaccination appointment, please call 2-1-1. If you know an individual who does not have internet access and would like assistance finding a vaccination appointment, they may call us at 503-576-2828. / Para obtener ayuda para encontrar o crear una cita de vacunación, por favor llame al 2-1-1. Si conoce a una persona que no tiene acceso a Internet y desea ayuda para encontrar una cita de vacunación, puede llamarnos al 503-576-2828. 

Eligibility / Elegibilidad

All Oregonians 16 years and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one currently approved for use in youth 16 and 17 years old. Individuals 18 years and older may receive either the Moderna or the Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccine. 

Under Oregon law, minors 15 years and older may give consent to medical treatment, including vaccinations, provided by a physician, physician assistant, naturopath, nurse practitioner, dentist or optometrist, or others operating under the license of these providers, without the consent of a parent or guardian. We encourage parents and youth 16 years and older to discuss COVID-19 vaccination together.

More information is available from the Oregon Health Authority: 


Transportation / Transporte

Medical Transportation / Transporte médico:

  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Members: Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) to get to a clinic and get back home. Here is a map of NEMT brokerages. Generally, NEMT must be scheduled and authorized ahead of time. You can call the brokerages directly to schedule a ride.
  • Medicaid-funded in-home support recipients: Ask your Medicaid-funded in-home provider to take you to a clinic and to wait with you at the clinic.
  • PacificSource Community Solutions Members:LogistiCare 844-544-1397
  • Marion-Polk MedLink: 877-236-4026

Public Transportation / Transporte público:

  • Cherriots: Service to Salem, Keizer, Woodburn, Mt. Angel, Silverton, Gates. Mill City, Lyons, Mehama, Sublimity, Stayton, Aumsville, Turner, Dallas, Independence, Monmouth, Wilsonville.
  • Woodburn Transit: Service to Woodburn.
  • Canby CAT: Service to Aurora, Barlow, Hubbard, and Woodburn with connections to Woodburn Transit and Cherriots Regional.
  • Silver Trolley: Service to Silverton
  • SMART (City of Wilsonville): Service to Salem, Wilsonville, Canby, and Tualatin.
  • Yamhill County Bus: Service to West Salem with a stop at Zena Road and Wallace Road, McMinnville, Grand Ronde, Willamina, Sheridan, other cities in Yamhill and Washington Counties.
  • Tillamook County Transit and part of the Northwest Connector Network: Service to Salem, Rickreall, Lincoln City, Tillamook, and many other locations in Lincoln, Tillamook, Clatsop, Washington, and Multnomah Counties.



Additional Information / Información adicional

Information about the COVID-19 vaccines is circulating widely, and it can be difficult to know which information is reliable and which is not. When deciding whether the vaccine is right for you, please utilize reliable sources for information, including: / La información sobre las vacunas COVID-19 circula ampliamente, y puede ser difícil saber qué información es fiable y cuál no. Cuando decida si la vacuna es adecuada para usted, utilice fuentes de información fiables, entre ellas:

If you have a history of severe allergic reactions or other pre-existing medical conditions, we recommend speaking with your health care provider to determine if the vaccine is an option for you. / Si tiene un historial de reacciones alérgicas graves u otras condiciones médicas preexistentes, le recomendamos que hable con su proveedor de atención médica para determinar si la vacuna es una opción para usted. 

For general information about the vaccine and clinics in your area, the Oregon Health Authority has established several ways to access information: / Para obtener información general sobre la vacuna y las clínicas de su zona, la Autoridad Sanitaria de Oregón ha establecido varias formas de acceder a la información: 

We are always happy to help answer your questions. Contact the Marion County COVID-19 Public Information Team at MCCOVID-19@co.marion.or.us. / Siempre estamos dispuestos a responder a sus preguntas. Póngase en contacto con el equipo de información pública COVID-19 del condado de Marion enMCCOVID-19@co.marion.or.us.



 

General Information

The FDA has approved three COVID-19 vaccines for use in the United States. Marion County Health & Human Services has been working closely with state partners to carefully plan vaccine distribution and communication to ensure efficient and equitable vaccination to community members. We received our first 800 doses of the vaccine on Wednesday, December 30, which were distributed to local EMS and first responders. 

Marion County COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Documents: 
 
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