PSA: Vaccine Update

ON BEHALF OF COOS HEALTH AND WELLNESS
 
June 4, 2021
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
Coos County is open to administer vaccines to anyone age 12 and over. 12 to 17 year olds can now receive the Pfizer vaccine.
 
Coos County vaccine administration is moving quickly due to the partnership of many area agencies. Bay Area Hospital, Bay Cities Ambulance, Bay Clinic, Coast Community Health, Coos Bay Fire Department, Coos Health & Wellness, Coquille Tribe, Coquille Valley Hospital, CTCLUSI, North Bend Medical Center, Nova Urgent Care, Southern Coos Hospital, and Waterfall Health Clinic. Many pharmacies also support vaccine distribution in Coos County including Bi-Mart, Broadway Pharmacy, Fred Meyer, Rite Aid, Safeway, Walmart, and Walgreens.
 
The current population number used by Oregon Health Authority for Coos County is 63,315 total population. There are 52, 930 who are 16 and over in Coos County. The newest vaccination goal for Coos County is to have 65% of the 16 and older population vaccinated so that we can lift most of the restrictions that are currently in place. Coos County currently has 53.8 % of those who are 16 and older vaccinated. You can view the newest data HERE.
If you need to get a replacement vaccine card or an alternative proof of vaccination you can:
 
o Contact the place that you were vaccinated
o Print a copy of your vaccine record from your healthcare record on your providers website
o Call 211 to request a copy of your immunization records from Oregon’s ALERT IIS registry
o Ask your provider to print out a copy of your immunization records
 
The newest vaccine information can be found on our website at: https://cooshealthandwellness.org/public-health/covid-19-vaccine-information/
 
Dr. Eric Gleason MS
Deputy Director
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Coos Health & Wellness
Together, inspiring healthier communities
281 LaClair St. Coos Bay, OR 97420
p. 541-266-6741 Coos County is an Affirmative Action/EEO TTY Relay: 7-1-1
 
Vaccination Appointment Links
 
Please bring your medical insurance card with you to your appointments. If you do not have insurance you will not be turned away and there will be no cost for the vaccine.
 
Vaccine appointments for Coquille Valley Hospital, Southern Coos Hospital, Bay Area Hospital, and Coos Health & Wellness and Broadway Pharmacy can be scheduled here: https://www.communityhealth.events/scheduler/
or by calling 541-435-7553
 
Pfizer vaccine is available from some pediatricians in Coos County and at certain sites for ages 12-17. Please read the information on the scheduler carefully to ensure that you are booking the appointment that you need.
 
North Bend Medical Center Please Call 541-266-1788
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Pharmacy Links:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fred Meyer: https://www.fredmeyer.com/rx/covid-eligibility
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Coast Community Health Center https://book.appointment-plus.com/d0e2e18q/#/
Phone to Schedule: 541-347-2529 ________________________________________________________________
To schedule an appointment at Nova Health North Bend Clinic:
https://www.novahealth.com OR Call 541-305-4224 and Press 2