UPDATED 10/24/23

We have Moderna COVID vaccine in stock, and are offering this vaccine at all clinic visits and during nurse appointments.

This year, the CDC is recommending that all patients under 5 years old receive the same brand of 2023 COVID vaccine that they received in the past. For all patients over 5, you can receive either brand.

We will be offering Moderna to all patients over 5, and all patients under 5 who received Moderna in the past.

We will be offering Pfizer vaccine to patients under 5 who received Pfizer in the past.

We are still awaiting our shipment of Pfizer vaccine, and will be actively working our waitlist once we receive it.

If you have any questions about which vaccine is right for your child, reach out to us. We are happy to help.


Updated 9/6/2023
COPA follows national, state, and regional health authority recommendations that all eligible ages in the United States should receive the full COVID-19 vaccine series. We will be offering the 2023 COVID vaccine this fall, but have not yet received shipments.Appointments will be available for COPA patients age 6 months and up to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Call 541-389-6313 for more information. Children ages 12 – 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at COPA to receive a vaccination. COPA patients age 15 and up are welcome to schedule their own vaccine at COPA or walk-in to participating pharmacies and medical clinics (see below).

COVID-19 RECOMMENDED VACCINE SERIES
Updated 9/6/2023
Please talk to your primary care provider or one of our amazing vaccine nurses about the recommended schedule for your child. We expect updated guidelines around the 2023 fall COVID vaccine soon. You can also find details on the CDC website: More information is available at this link.

TESTING FOR COVID-19
COPA offers COVID testing for events or travel. COPA offers its current fast, accurate PCR testing available within 30-35 minutes. The test also provides convenient PCR testing for influenza (flu) both A and B strains, and RSV, all of which can mimic the symptoms of COVID and can also have severe complications for children. This saves kids more swabs and saves the cost of multiple tests. These tests are available at all scheduled visits with a provider at all COPA clinics.

Updated 5/4/23

COPA follows national, state, and regional health authority recommendations that all eligible ages in the United States should receive the full COVID-19 vaccine series.

Appointments are now available for COPA patients age 6 months and up to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Call 541-389-6313 for more information. Children ages 12 – 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at COPA to receive a vaccination. COPA patients age 15 and up are welcome to schedule their own vaccine at COPA or walk-in to participating pharmacies and medical clinics (see below). .


COVID-19 RECOMMENDED VACCINE SERIES

Updated 5/4/23
CDC and COPA recommend that people ages 6 months and older receive at least 1 bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

With the addition of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, there have been updates to the recommended schedule of COVID-19 vaccination. Please talk to your primary care provider or one of our amazing vaccine nurses about the recommended schedule for your child. You can also find the details on the CDC website:

More information is available at this link.


CENTRAL OREGON REGIONAL VACCINE AVAILABILITY

Check first with your primary care provider for the COVID-19 vaccine.  See the links below for other vaccine locations.

Deschutes County Vaccine Information

Local pharmacies offering Vaccines


Quarantine Guidelines

COPA follows the recommendations published by the Centers for Disease Control.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html

COPA recommends following the Deschutes County Guidelines for quarantine when exposed to an individual with COVID-positive test results.


TESTING FOR COVID-19

COPA is now offering COVID testing for events or travel. COPA offers its current patients both a rapid COVID antigen test (SOFIA) that has results in 15 minutes, and a NAAT test (HOLOGIC) that offers increased ability to detect the COVID virus with a turn-around time of 24-48 hrs. We also have in-house Cepheid PCR testing available, with turn-around results within 35 minutes. Call COPA to schedule a COVID test after exposure to COVID or concerns with medical symptoms.

Deschutes County COVID Testing Locations

The State offers more information for local COVID-19 testing sites. https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-testing

St Charles Hospital System COVID-19 testing information. https://www.stcharleshealthcare.org/covid-19/covid-testing-locations-and-hours


TRANSPORTATION FOR COVID-19 RELATED VACCINE SERVICES

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 the appointment and ask for a separate return trip.

Check with Uber and Lyft which are offering discounted rides for those needing transportation to get a vaccine.


PRIMARY DATA SOURCES FOR COVID-19

COVID-19 VACCINE RESEARCH DATA and RESOURCES

Pfizer Vaccine Overview and Safety

Moderna Vaccine Overview and Safety

CDC COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Teens

AAP COVID-19 Vaccine in age 5 – 11

COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for children age 5 – 11

COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for age 12+

Key Things To Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

COVID-19 Science Briefs

Pfizer Vaccine Updates on Clinical Trial Use and Emergency Use Authorization

How the Vaccines Work: Messenger RNA, The Immune System, and Immune Response

The latest information on the Omicron Variant and other Variants

COVID-19 and MASKS

Assessment of Respiratory Function in Infants and Young Children Wearing Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Low SARS-CoV-2 in Elementary Schools When Wearing Masks

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendation for Use of Masks

Community Use of Cloth Masks

COVID-19 PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS

ABC Science Collaborative – Opening School Report

ARS-CoV-2 Secondary Transmission in K-12 Schools Implementing Mitigation Strategies 

COVID-19 Cases and Transmission in K-12 Schools

CDC Guidance for Opening K-12 Schools


Dr. Logan Clausen, Chief Medical OFficer