COVID-19 VACCINE

Below you will find information and resources about the COVID-19 vaccine. 

This page will continue to grow as more information is available. Please check back frequently. 

Covid-19 Vaccine: Important Information to Know

Virginia Garcia is offering vaccinations at select primary care clinics . An appointment is strongly encouraged. You do not need to be a patient or have insurance. All COVID-19 vaccinations are free and open to the community.
To schedule an appointment, visit our scheduling page by clicking the button below.

The COVID-19 Vaccine:
What am I eligible for and when should I get it?

6 months -
4 years

3 primary doses are required.  NO booster is available for this age group.

Bivalent 3rd dose is available to those in this age group. This is not a booster, it is a change to the 3rd dose. Only those who have completed 2 of the 3 primary doses would be eligible to get the 3rd dose as a bivalent.

5 years -
11 years

2 primary doses are required.

Those with compromised health or immune systems should receive a 3rd primary dose.

A booster dose for this age group is available 8 weeks after last primary dose.

Note: if you received the previous booster more than 8 weeks ago, then you are eligible to receive the new booster.

12 years and older

2 primary doses are required. 

Those with compromised health or immune systems should receive a 3rd primary dose.

A booster dose for this age group is available 8 weeks after last primary dose.
Note: If you received the previous booster more than 8 weeks ago, you are eligible to receive the newer booster.

If you are uncertain if you qualify for a booster, please refer to the CDC guidelines.

STATEWIDE RESOURCES

Vaccine information by County
Find the location nearest you to receive the vaccine.

Get Vaccinated Oregon
The scheduling tool for the Oregon Convention Center and Portland Airport.

OHSU Drive Through Vaccination Site (located in Hillsboro at the Hillsboro Stadium)

Even after you are vaccinated, it is important to remain careful. 

For those not yet vaccinated, COVID-19 remains a threat so it is important to remember to continue to wear your mask in public, stay at least 6 feet apart from others you do not know and wash your hands frequently.

The CDC has made recommendations on what to do next once you are vaccinated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Resources

Below are links to pages that will provide additional information on the vaccine.

Ask the Experts

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center joined with organizations from around the community to host two online Ask the Experts sessions.  The sessions were offered in English and Spanish.

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)