by Blair Stenvick • May 13, 2021 at 8:54 am
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Here are the headlines.
• The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup which includes both Oregon and Washington officially approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year-olds yesterday, shortly after the CDC recommended the shots for that age group. That means that if you re a parent of a 12-15 year-old, you can get your kid vaccinated against COVID
now.
• Meanwhile, Oregon hit another big vaccine milestone yesterday: Over two million state residents 16 and older have received at least one COVID vaccine dose. Daily case counts have been declining after the fourth wave surge hit its peak last month.
Oregon starts COVID-19 vaccinations of youth age 12 to 15 Thursday: Here’s how to get a shot ASAP OregonLive.com 47 mins ago Aimee Green, oregonlive.com
COVID-19 vaccinations will begin Thursday in Oregon for youth age 12 to 15, after the Oregon Health Authority granted final approval late Wednesday.
The Portland area’s mass vaccination sites said they are ready to start administering Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations to this pre-teen and teen group. Initial demand in the Portland area is expected to be strong, with at least one pediatrician’s office reporting a waitlist 600 kids long.
“This is great news for Oregon children, parents, and families,” said Gov. Kate Brown, in a written statement. “Vaccination is the best tool we have to protect ourselves and our loved ones.”
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