There has been a lot of talk on the internet about free speech lately (I’m looking at you @Elon). The Twitter files have shined a light on what many people already suspected or outright knew was happening. That government works with business and NGOs to shape the social conversation around the virus (this is apolitical, all sides are engaging in…
Category: COVID-19
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Hospitalizations, positive tests for respiratory viruses keep dropping
Outlook in battle against COVID-19, RSV, flu is good, state health officer says PORTLAND, Ore. — Following the worst respiratory virus surge Oregon has ever seen, the state’s top health official today painted an optimistic picture for spring, explaining conditions with COVID-19, RSV and influenza are better overall than they have been in months. “As we prepare to move into spring in…
Oregon will lift mask requirement for health care settings April 3; Change follows improvements in people hospitalized for respiratory infections, test positivity
From Tillamook County Community Health Centers: In alignment with other states including Washington and with respiratory virus positivity rates decreasing and expected to continue to drop, Oregon will lift the mask requirements in health care settings on April 3. Everyone should feel welcome to continue wearing a high-quality mask based on their personal choice and need, even if it is…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: What to expect for our third winter living with COVID-19; Boosters & Flu Shots
Infectious diseases spread more easily when people spend more time indoors during colder weather. As a result, cases of COVID-19 and the flu are expected to increase starting in November. After two years of mild flu seasons, experts expect flu cases to rise to levels experienced in the years before the pandemic. While we are better positioned this year than…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ANNOUNCES COVID-19 BOOSTER CLINICS THROUGHOUT COUNTY IN OCTOBER
Tillamook County Community Health Center’s pop-up vaccine clinic held last Saturday, September 24th gave over 260 doses of the Pfizer Bivalent Booster in just 4 hours! We appreciate everyone that was patient enough to stand in line to get their booster. TCCHC has relied heavily on volunteers to support our vaccine clinics throughout this pandemic, and this time is no…
COVID-19 VACCINE EVENT IN CANNON BEACH TOMORROW WED. SEPT. 28TH – WALK-IN, NO APPOINTEMENT NEEDED
CANNON BEACH COVID-19 VACCINES EVENT TOMORROW Wednesday September 28 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E Washington St, Cannon Beach, OR (Church Just South Of Pig ‘N Pancake) NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. We will have FREE pantry boxes! Just come and take the ones you need, no need to be vaccinated. • Pediatric vaccines for babies and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: POP UP BIVALENT BOOSTER CLINIC THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 @FAIRGROUNDS
Where: Tillamook County Fairgrounds Convention Center When: September 24th, 2022, 12pm to 4pm What: No appointment, no cost, single-dose Moderna or Pfizer bivalent booster. WHO: Anyone 12 years old and older who has not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the last 2 months TCCHC provide services to all regardless of immigration or insurance status. Our staff may ask for your…
Moderna Bivalent Boosters Available at Tillamook County Community Health Centers, Call to Schedule
The updated Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster has arrived at Tillamook County Community Health Center! Bivalent boosters provide protection against Omicron BA.4/BA.5 and the original strain of the virus that causes COVID-19. If it has been more than 2 months since your last COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer or J&J) and you are 12 years old and older, it is recommended you…
Western states workgroup recommendation makes way for updated COVID-19 boosters
The new updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters can be administered in Oregon now that the final step in the review and approval process has occurred, according to the state’s top health officer. “With much appreciation to the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup for its ongoing commitment, I am pleased to say the group met last night and reaffirmed the authorization of the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS COVID-19 RESPONSE: Community Spread Remains HIGH; Guidelines for Testing, Vaccines Available; Stay Home if Feeling Sick
Community spread of COVID-19 in Tillamook County remains HIGH – 50 new COVID-19 cases and a test positive rate of 28.7% was recorded over the past 7 days (July 31st to August 6th, 2022). Follow COVID-19 safety guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and reduce risk of severe illness. If you are planning to attend a large gathering…
