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Adult Immunizations

Immunizations (also known as vaccines) are one of the most effective and successful tools to prevent disease, illness, and premature death from infectious diseases.

Most adults need these routine immunizations:

How to get vaccinated

  • Most health insurance plans cover vaccines without charging a copayment or coinsurance, even if you have not met a yearly deductible.
  • The best place to get any vaccine is with your regular healthcare provider.
  • You can check with your local pharmacy to see if they offer the vaccines you are looking for. In Oregon, pharmacists can immunize people aged 7 years or older. You can find pharmacies offering vaccines.
  • Clackamas Free Clinic in Oregon City offers some free vaccines to uninsured adults age 18+. Supply may be limited. To request an appointment, please call 503-722-4400.
  • If you don’t have insurance, there may be a cost for the COVID-19 vaccine. We will share about opportunities for free or low-cost COVID-19 vaccines as more information becomes available. Pfizer offers a patient assistance program that you may eligible for.
  • Need transportation to a vaccine appointment?
    • If you have OHP through CareOregon/Health Share of Oregon, contact Ride to Care.
    • If you have OHP through Trillium, contact Medical Transportation Management (MTM)
      • Phone: 1-877-583-1552.
    • If you are 65+ or have a disability, contact Transportation Reaching People. 

Adults may need other immunizations, too. See the Adult 19 and Older Immunization Schedule from the American Academy of Family Physicians for more information. 

You can get immunizations from your primary care provider or a pharmacy. 

Don’t have a primary care provider? Call Clackamas County Health Centers at 503-655-8471 to make an appointment.

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Childhood Immunizations

Immunizations (also called vaccines) are one of the most effective ways to protect your child’s health and the health of our community. 

Vaccines are thoroughly tested, safe, and not linked to autism. Some vaccines are required by Oregon law for children attending schools and childcare settings. 

Oregon Health Authority and the West Coast Health Alliance recommend immunization in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics-recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, which is based on established immunization safety and effectiveness.

Child and adolescent immunization schedule

Where to get childhood immunizations 

If your child has a primary care provider, schedule immunizations with them. If your child does not have health insurance or a regular provider, affordable options are available. 

Clackamas County Health Centers 

Call 503-655-8471 to schedule an appointment. 

Neighborhood Health Centers 

Call 503-848-5861 for hours and availability. 

School-Based Health Centers 

Available to students in participating districts. Call your school’s health center to check eligibility. 

  • Adrienne C. Nelson High School
    503-353-5770 
  • Clackamas High School
    503-353-5890 
  • Estacada High School
     503-630-8550 
  • Milwaukie High School
    503-353-5847 
  • Oregon City High School
    503-785-8770 
  • Rex Putnam High School
    503-353-5884 
  • Sandy High School – 971-220-2701 

Uniting for Ukraine 

For free, fast, and confidential immunization services required for the U for U program, call 503-655-8411. 

Oregon Immunization Requirements 

Oregon law requires immunizations for children attending public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start programs. 

Beginning Feb. 25, 2026, children who are not up to date on immunizations—and who do not have a medical or non-medical exemption on file—will be excluded from school or childcare. 

Vaccine information 

Learn more about specific diseases and vaccines: 

Getting immunization records 

You can find your child’s immunization records in several places: 

If your child was vaccinated in another state, contact that state’s immunization registry or search online for “[State] request immunization record.” 

Vaccines for respiratory illnesses 

Vaccines help protect against illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza, which can cause serious complications—especially in young children and people with underlying health conditions. 

Why vaccinate? 

  • Protect your child and family 
  • Reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, or long-term complications 
  • Protect vulnerable community members 
  • Reduce missed work or school due to illness 

COVID-19 vaccines 

  • Safe and recommended for everyone 6 months and older 
  • Available without a prescription 
  • Children ages 7+ can be vaccinated at pharmacies 
  • Side effects are usually mild and short-term 

Flu vaccines 

  • Recommended annually for everyone 6 months and older 
  • Cannot cause the flu 
  • Side effects, if any, are mild and temporary 

Why vaccines matter 

Vaccines are one of the most successful public health tools ever developed. They: 

  • Prevent serious illness and premature death 
  • Protect people who cannot be vaccinated due to age or medical conditions 
  • Reduce the spread of disease in schools and communities 

Skipping vaccines increases the risk of illness for you and those around you. Vaccine-preventable diseases still exist and can spread quickly—especially through travel and close contact. 

School immunizations and exemptions 

To attend school in Oregon, children must be immunized against 11 vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, polio, pertussis, hepatitis A and B, and others. 

Exemptions are allowed only with proper documentation: 

  • Medical exemption for children with qualifying health conditions 
  • Non-medical exemption completed through Oregon’s required process 

Learn more about medical and non-medical exemptions. 

Data and reports 

Vaccines help protect your child, your family, and your community—now and into the future. 

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