immunizations
Immunizations are required by state law for children and students in attendance at schools in Oregon. If you do not meet state immunization requirements, you will receive a letter stating that your children must be immunized or will not be admitted to school starting on the school exclusion date (the third Wednesday in February).
Oregon allows for non-medical, medical and immunity exemptions; however, medical and immunity exemptions must be verified by a health care provider in a signed document. This document must contain certain information, including the child's name and date of birth, along with details of the reason for exemption. Information about non-medical exemptions can be found here.
Oregon immunization requirements can be found here.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHERE TO GET IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunizations can be obtained from doctor’s offices, clinics, or hospitals. In addition, some large chain pharmacies offer immunizations for older children and adults.
If your child has a regular medical provider, we recommend calling that office for an appointment for immunizations. If your child does not have a regular provider, you can contact your local county health department, or call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638). They will be able to help you find a clinic where your child can be immunized.
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Children who are eligible for VFC vaccines are entitled to receive pediatric vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Senate Bill 895 requires schools to publish their immunization and exemption rates.
IMMUNIZATION AND EXEMPTION RATES
COLUMBIA COUNTY Immunization and Exemption Rates Report 2023-24
ColumbiaImmData 2023.pdfST HELENS-YANKTON ARTHUR ACADEMY Immunization and Exemption Rates Report 2023-24
2023 YAA Immunization Records.pdf