Health-care providers and pharmacists across Oregon can once again administer the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine without requiring a prescription, following updated guidance announced this week by state health authorities.
The Oregon Health Authority announced the change Wednesday as part of coordinated vaccine recommendations from the West Coast Health Alliance, which includes Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii.
The updated vaccine is available to all Oregonians 6 months and older through health-care providers or pharmacies. Pharmacists are authorized to vaccinate individuals 7 years of age and older without requiring a prescription, thanks to regulatory updates from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy…