COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Posted January 3, 2021 Charles Young

Last updated on January 3, 2021

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Hood River County Health Department

1 day ago

B.1.1.7 has now become the dominant variant in Oregon. B.1.1.7 is 50% more transmissible and may cause more severe disease. The good news is that it appears that COVID-19 vaccines are effective against B.1.1.7. Oregon Health Authority reports COVID-19 variant counts here:public.tableau.com/app/profile/oregon.health.authority.covid.19/viz/GISAIDVariantDashboardUpdated... ... See MoreSee Less

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Hood River County Health Department

2 days ago

Yesterday's Shots & Beer Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic at Thunder Island Brewing Company was a success! Check HRCCovid19.com/events for upcoming drop-in vaccination clinics in Hood River County. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hood River County Health Department

3 days ago

Timeline PhotosBecause some people with #COVID19 can have very mild symptoms, some may see natural infection as preferable to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The fact is that natural immunity or protection from COVID-19 is not preferable to getting vaccinated.The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 outweighs the benefit of natural immunity. Given the variability in immune response, a lot of people who get infected naturally can get reinfected again, in sometimes as short as a few months.Even for those who don’t have specific risk factors for COVID-19 such as chronic illness or older age, there’s no way to predict that they will avoid serious illness. If an individual does develop a mild case of COVID-19, they can still spread the virus to others who may not be as fortunate. Also, scientists are still learning about the long-term effects of COVID-19, but some people continue to have some longer-term effects from their illness.The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and the best way to avoid severe illness from COVID-19.To find a vaccine in your area, visit govstatus.egov.com/find-covid-19-vaccine. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hood River County Health Department

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Hood River County Health Department

1 week ago

Don't skip out on full vaccination! The Pfizer and Moderna #COVID19 vaccines require 2 doses. Make sure to get your second dose for the most protection.You’re considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after your second dose. Learn more: bit.ly/2RfAtaM. ... See MoreSee Less

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1109 June St., Hood River, OR 97031

541-386-1115

covidvaccine@co.hood-river.or.us

Vaccine Info Line

541-399-8022 (English)
541-399-8023 (Español)

Links

Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Website

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