Vaccines

Whether federal cuts are legal is still undecided. But local health departments have closed clinics, stopped programs, cut immunization appointments, and laid off workers anyway.

One of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical chains has walked back its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine to Oregonians without a prescription as pharmacies and the state government await clarity from a federal public health agency in the midst of political upheaval.

Oregon Board of Pharmacy says clearer guidelines from federal government may not be in place until mid-September.

The states' Democratic governors offered few specifics Wednesday as to how they hope the Western Health Alliance could influence which vaccines will be available in their states.

Dr. Adam Ratner joins the Exchange to discuss his new book.

California lawmakers are looking for ways to make up for federal cuts to funds for research and vaccines. Some want to start a new state institution to fill the gap.

Seasonal flu is causing a second peak of illness and hospitalizations in Oregon this month, in what may end up being the worst flu season in the past decade.

In 2024, Oregon recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases, also known as pertussis, since 1950.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho this year.

October: time for muddy soccer practices, cider pressing and Halloweentown ... And time to roll up your sleeves.

COVID-19 cases are spiking in Oregon and across the country.

Federal data show that Oregon’s exemption rates are second-highest in the country, behind only Idaho.