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COVID-19 vaccinations will begin Thursday in Oregon for youth age 12 to 15, after the Oregon Health Authority granted final approval late Wednesday. The Portland area’s mass vaccination sites said they are ready to start administering Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations to this pre-teen and teen group. Initial demand in the Portland area is expected to be strong, with at least one pediatrician’s .
Oregon expected to start COVID-19 vaccinations of youth age 12 to 15 Thursday: Here’s how to get a shot ASAP
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COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to begin Thursday in Oregon for youth age 12 to 15, according to top state health officials.
Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen said he anticipates “all the final approvals will be in place” by the end of the day Wednesday and vaccinations can begin Thursday.
The Portland area’s mass vaccination sites said they are ready to start administering Pfizer-BioNTech
vaccine shots to this pre-teen and teen group as soon as they get the OK from the health authority. Initial demand in the Portland area is expected to be strong, with at least one pediatrician’s office reporting a waitlist 600 kids long.