Here’s what you need to know: Vaccinated people are much less likely to need hospitalization or become seriously ill than unvaccinated people who get COVID. Vaccination remains the single best way to keep yourself and those close to you safe.
“The cornerstone of our response to this pandemic is vaccination, masking, distancing and hand hygiene,” says Steven Freer, M.D., chief medical officer for Providence in Oregon. “We can work together to end this pandemic.”
Ready to get vaccinated?
Visit Get Vaccinated Oregon’s locator map to find a COVID vaccination site near you.
Need more information?
If you’re still deciding whether a COVID-19 vaccinations is right for you and your family, here are a few posts that can help.
- What to know about the Delta variant
- 5 facts you should know about the COVID vaccine
- Reasons to consider getting your children vaccinated
Learn more on Oregon’s COVID-19 Vaccine site.
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