C.O. medical partners expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all 12 and older

Along with high schools, three new walk-in youth vaccine clinics added

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Starting this week, the regional High School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics program will expand eligibility to provide vaccines for those age 12 and older at new and existing sites, thanks to a partnership with pediatric medical providers and new authorization of the vaccine for those 12 and up.

In addition, three new free, walk-in clinic sites for youth vaccines have been added: Pilot Butte Middle School in Bend, Mosaic Medical’s main clinic at 2577 NE Courtney Drive in Bend and Mosaic’s Pediatrics clinic at 2084 NE Professional Court in Bend; and one free clinic with registration required at COPA, 760 NW York Drive in Bend. Those ages 12-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to receive a vaccination.

Unless noted, clinics will be open to first or second doses to anyone age 12-19, with no residency restrictions, and availability times will be made available during scheduling.

• Beginning May 17: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Mosaic main clinic NEW Walk-in Clinic
• Thursday, May 20, Bend Senior High School
• Friday May 21, Sisters High School
• Tuesday, May 25, Mountain View High School
• Tuesday, May 25, Carey Foster Hall
• Thursday, May 27, Summit High School
• Thursday, May 27, La Pine High School 
• Wednesday, June 2, Pilot Butte Middle School NEW Walk-in or Registration Clinic
• Beginning June 3: Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Mosaic pediatrics clinic NEW Walk-in Clinic
• Friday, June 11, Sisters High School
• Beginning June 5: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) at 760 NW York Drive in Bend NEW Registration Clinic
• Wednesday June 23, Pilot Butte Middle School NEW Walk-in/Registration Clinic

Redmond High and Ridgeview high schools first vaccine dose events were completed earlier this month.

Families can register now for Bend and Sisters area school-based clinics at the Mosaic Pediatrics webpage and here for Crook County area clinics. Families can call 541-389-6313 to register for a vaccine at the Saturday clinics at COPA. Families with students 12+ can walk-in to the La Pine High School-based clinic. Families are encouraged to register students in advance if planning to attend one of the clinics.

Youth who did not receive a first dose at a high school clinic can do so at any of these events. Second doses will also be administered at these events, as scheduled.

These clinics will reduce barriers to vaccine accessibility among our youth, while building healthier communities worldwide.

FAMILY PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGED

Families are encouraged to discuss vaccinations and make a decision about their child’s participation together, and to learn more about vaccines through trusted sources such as the CDC, Oregon Health Authority, or their doctor. Families can review an informational slideshow about the vaccine here: Vaccination Presentation for Schools

PARTICIPATING CLINICS AND PHYSICIAN GROUPS 

Mosaic Pediatrics, Central Oregon Pediatrics Associates (COPA), Summit Health, La Pine Community Health Center, St. Charles Health System, Deschutes County Health Services and Crook County Health Department are working together to expand existing free clinics in the region through the delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12-19.

Jefferson County Public Health will be providing Pfizer vaccine for individuals age 12-17. Their next clinics are this Wednesday (19^th) and Saturday (22^nd). Both clinics are scheduled from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Both are walk-in. Both are open to anyone age 12 and older. Both will have translators present and documents available in Spanish. 

VACCINATIONS AND QUARANTINING IN OREGON

Like their adult counterparts, youth who are fully vaccinated and are not symptomatic will not be required to quarantine for 14 days if deemed a close contact to a COVID-19 positive individual – keeping fully vaccinated youth in classrooms and participating in athletics, activities and other enriching activities.

With the announcement from Governor Kate Brown that fully vaccinated Oregonians can now go maskless, outside of school and other noted locations, our fully vaccinated youth can look forward to a summer filled with maskless interactions with family and friends…while helping to build a healthier central Oregon.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINE LOCATIONS IN OREGON
Looking for a vaccine location to receive a dose for you or your adult family members? Check out these locations throughout Central Oregon:

• Local pharmacies
• Crook County Health Department: 541-447-5165 or book an appointment online 
• Deschutes County Health Department: deschutes.org/covid19vaccine
• Jefferson County Health Department: jeffco.net/publichealth/page/covid-19-vaccination-information
• St. Charles Family Care Prineville: 541-447-6263
• St. Charles Bend: stcharleshealthcare.org/services/family-care
• High Lakes Health Care: highlakeshealthcare.com/covid-19/
• Summit Health: smgoregon.com/coronavirus/
• Family Choice: familychoiceuc.com/book-appointment/
• La Pine Community Health Center: lapinehealth.org (seeing current patients 18 and over. Moderna.) 
• Mosaic Medical: 541-383-3005; schedule an appointment here: bit.ly/MosaicVaccine or for school-based vaccine clinics schedule here: bit.ly/MosaicPediatricsVax

TRANSPORTATION

• Medical transportation: For PacificSource OHP, call LogistiCare: 855-397-3619. Please allow 48-hours notice to arrange a ride.
• Sisters to Redmond: STARS 541-904-5545 or email stars4ride@gmail.com.
• Dial-A-Ride: Cascade East Transit 541-385-8680. Please call at least 24 hours in advance of appointment and ask for a separate return trip.
• Starting May 24-July 4th Uber and Lyft are also offering ride codes (up to $15.00) to anyone needing transportation to get a vaccine.