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The Schools With the Lowest Measles Immunization Rates in Portland? Religious and Waldorf Schools

The exemption rate has risen to an all-time high.

An Oregonian Has Contracted the Measles

The Vancouver outbreak has led Washington’s governor to declare a state of emergency.

Are We the First Area to Suffer Real-World Consequences From Not Vaccinating Our Kids?

We’re one of the nation’s least-vaccinated areas. Now we’ve got a measles outbreak in Clark County. Are we the first to suffer real-world consequences from not vaccinating our kids?

Oregon Women’s Prison Adopts New Vaccination Practices For Upcoming Flu Season

The prison has a new message: “Health Services cares about you staying healthy and recommends getting the flu vaccine annually.”

Oregon Failed to Provide Flu Vaccinations to Most of Its Prison Inmates. One Woman Died.

Experts say the state’s choices left prisoners defenseless in a confined space as the virus spread.

A Guide to Jimmy Mak's 20th Anniversary Lineup

Rather than putting on a high-profile extravaganza with the jazz world’s biggest modern names, Jimmy’s exits its teenage years with something much more important: special performances from the weekly performers who really kept the lights on.

Runny Nose. Sore Throat. Empty Wallet.

BY ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG MOORE On the second floor of Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland’s Eliot neighborhood sits an odd machine. It’s 5 feet tall, with gleaming metal and long, green hoses. It looks like a scuba tank mounted on an airliner’s beverage-service cart. The hospital won’t disclose the price, but it probably cost about … Continue reading Runny Nose. Sore Throat. Empty Wallet.

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