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Community Clinic to Prevent Measles and Whooping Cough

Measles and pertussis (whooping cough) are spreading in Clackamas County. Make sure you and your family are protected. 

So far in 2024, we’ve seen more measles cases in the US than we saw in all of 2023, including cases here in Canby. All cases here have been in unvaccinated people. Oregon has seen nearly 500 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) this year, more than any recent year. Whooping cough can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies.

What you should know about the measles vaccine:

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.

All adults need these routine immunizations:

Learn about childhood immunizations

Learn about vaccines for respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu.  

Adults may need other immunizations, too.  

You can get immunizations from your primary care provider. If you’re looking for a flu or COVID-19 vaccines, you can also find them at Vaccines.gov.  

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

Frequently asked questions about immunization and vaccines

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Childhood Immunizations

Immunizations (also known as vaccines) are one of the most effective means available for protecting the health of your child and the health of our community. Some immunizations are also required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon. With measles spreading in Oregon, it is especially important to get your child immunized to keep them safe and prevent them from being excluded from school.  

Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age
Frequently Asked Questions About Immunizations and Vaccines

Where to Get Childhood Immunizations

If your child has a primary care provider, schedule an appointment with them for immunizations. If they don’t have health insurance or a primary care provider, schedule an appointment at a Clackamas County Health Center or Neighborhood Health Centers. Immunizations are also available at school based health centers. Affordable options are available for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Find locations and contact information in multiple languages below.  

Oregon Immunization Requirements

Immunizations are required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon. This school year, all children who are not up-to-date or complete on their immunizations and have not submitted a medical or non-medical exemption will be excluded from their school or child care facility starting February 21, 2024.  

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For schools/childcare facilities

Vaccine Information from the CDC

Get Your Records

Need immunization records?  If you or your child received immunizations at a Clackamas County Health Center call 503-650-3195.  All others who received immunizations in Oregon should visit the Oregon Health Authority. The CDC has advice on locating immunization records from elsewhere in the United States. 

Clackamas County and Oregon Immunization Data

Clackamas County Immunization Rates
OHA Immunization Rates
Public Health Impact Paper

Vaccines for Respiratory Illnesses

Vaccines can help protect you and your child from illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu. They provide a safe and reliable way to build your body’s protection against these respiratory diseases.  

Why should my child get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines?

  • I want to protect my child and our family
  • I want to protect the people around us, like neighbors and classmates
  • I want to lower my child’s risk of complications like pneumonia or Long Covid  
  • When a disease starts going around, I want to leave doctor’s appointments and medications available for people who are most sick
  • It would be hard for me to take time off work if my child got sick 

It is important to get updated vaccines when they are released because the viruses that cause flu and COVID-19 both change quickly. Updated vaccines are designed to offer better protection against the versions of the virus that are in current circulation. They help boost our bodies’ immunity against flu and COVID-19, which can wane over time. 

 

About COVID-19 Vaccines

About Influenza (Flu) Vaccines

  • The flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.  
  • The flu vaccine is safe, and is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.  
  • Flu vaccine does not cause the flu because the virus used is dead or weakened so it cannot make you ill. Fewer than 1% of people develop flu-like symptoms, such as mild fever and muscle aches, after vaccination. These side effects are not the same as having the actual disease.
  • The more people vaccinated prior to the arrival of the flu, the lower the risk to our community, especially those most vulnerable to illness.    
Find flu and COVID-19 vaccines at vaccines.gov

Frequently asked questions about immunization and vaccines

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