Smaller Oregon counties taking personal approach with vaccine rollout Many smaller counties are scheduling vaccination appointments by phone invitation rather than leaving it to residents to find appointments online. Author: Katherine Cook Updated: 11:14 PM PST March 5, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. — Counties across Oregon are getting the COVID-19 vaccine to as many eligible people as possible. The methods used in smaller counties are often different than those used in larger metro areas. Rather than ask residents to spend hours online trying to schedule a vaccine appointment, health workers in Tillamook County are calling residents to schedule appointments by phone. To get that phone call, residents just have to register with the county when their age group is eligible. They can register online or by calling 503-842-3914.