Everyone 16 or Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

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As of yesterday, Monday, April 19, everyone 16 or older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. 4,680 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines are scheduled for this week using the Central Oregon vaccine pre-registration system at centraloregoncovidvaccine.com.

The fastest and easiest way to pre-register is to complete the form at centraloregoncovidvaccine.com. Those who pre-register will be contacted by email and text with a link to schedule their vaccine appointment when a dose is available for them. 

Residents who are unable to pre-register online can call 541-699-5109 for assistance. Staff are available from 9am-5pm on weekdays and 9am-1pm on weekends. Please be prepared to wait on hold or call back, as this line is experiencing high call volumes. Individuals who pre-register by phone will receive a call to schedule their vaccine appointment when a vaccine is available for them. 

More than 8,190 residents will receive second-dose vaccines at the Mass Vaccination Clinic this week.

Local Pharmacy Vaccine Availability 

Some pharmacies in Central Oregon are offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible groups through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination. Appointment availability changes frequently. Appointments may be available by visiting vaccinefinder.org.

Fred Meyer pharmacies offer limited appointments to eligible residents. For information about appointments and scheduling, visit the Fred Meyer scheduling portal at fredmeyer.com/rx/covid-eligibility.

Federally Qualified Health Centers 

Mosaic Medical is providing limited vaccine appointments to patients who meet expanded eligibility criteria. Current Mosaic Medical patients may visit mosaicmedical.org/covid-19-vaccine-scheduling.shtml.

La Pine Community Health Center Clinic is providing limited vaccine appointments to patients who meet eligibility requirements. La Pine Community Health Center patients may visit lapinehealth.org/covid-19

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Oregon, visit:

deschutes.org

 

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