vaccinations

Before the Pandemic Began, Becky Crane’s Son Died—of Influenza

“This was just a virus. That’s what they told us. It’s just a virus.”

Ending the Pandemic Means Getting Vaccinated. But Many Oregonians Will Be Hard to Convince.

These groups, and others, will need to drop their opposition to vaccination for the shots to work statewide.

Murmurs: Oregon’s COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin

In other news: Legislative vacancy looms.

An Anti-Vaxx Billboard Appears Outside Portland, at the Height of Flu Season

And anti-vaxx forces appear to have beaten back a vaccination bill for a second consecutive legislative session.

Pediatrician Paul Thomas Has 15,000 Patients—and He Tells Them the Measles Vaccine Might Cause Autism

He is on a crusade, one many Oregonians blame for reviving measles and sparking outbreaks of whooping cough in the 21st century.

Doctors are Trying a Gentler Approach to Persuade Vaccine-Skeptical Parents

Some doctors say Oregon’s low vaccination rates are an indictment of the medical system. In 2017-18, nearly 7 percent of Oregon’s kindergartners had not had a measles shot, while in Mississippi, less than 1 percent had skipped it.

Multnomah County Health Officials Notify 5,000 Parents to Vaccinate Kids in Next Two Weeks or They Can’t Attend School

Nearly 5,000 parents in Multnomah County were sent exclusion orders by health officials today, warning that if they don’t vaccinate their kids before Feb. 20, those children will not be able to attend school.

Willamette Week

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