Benton County has stable shipments of the bivalent Covid vaccine for those interested and eligible.
According to the Food and Drug Administration: “The bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and a component of the omicron variant to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant… A bivalent COVID-19 vaccine may also be referred to as ‘updated’ COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.”
A person is considered eligible for a bivalent booster if they are 12-years-old or older, and if at least two months have passed since their most recent Covid vaccination, regardless of what type of vaccines previously administered or how many boosters have previously been received.
For people getting initial vaccinations, be aware that Moderna vaccines are in limited supply but Pfizer vaccines are readily available.
No appointments are needed for these vaccines. All vaccines are free to the public, no health insurance required, no identification required. You do not have to be a resident of Oregon to receive these vaccines.
For more information, please see the county website.
Corvallis
October 8-9, 12:00-8:00 p.m., Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. This is a drive through event with pedestrians and bicyclists included. Only bivalent vaccines available.
October 10-13, 4:30-8:00 p.m., Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. This is a drive through event with pedestrians and bicyclists included. Only bivalent vaccines available.
October 10-14, 12:00-4:00 p.m., Oregon State University, Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way. Only bivalent vaccines available.
October 23, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd. Free COVID-19 test kits will be available to take home. Only bivalent vaccines available.
Philomath
October 21, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Clemens Primary School Cafeteria, 535 S 19th St. Free COVID-19 test kits will be available to take home. Only bivalent vaccines available.
Monroe
October 22, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Monroe High School Commons, 365 N 5th St. Free COVID-19 test kits will be available to take home. Only bivalent vaccines available.
By Marissa Roberts
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