Free childhood vaccine catch-up clinics offered in Portland ahead of Exclusion Day – OregonLive

All Oregon students must be current on their childhood vaccines by Feb. 21 or risk being sent home from school until they get up to date on their recommended shots.

Exclusion Day falls on the third Wednesday of every February and applies to all children in public and private schools, as well as those who attend preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities, unless they have a medical or personal exemption. That doesnt include COVID-19 vaccinations, which are not required to attend school, but does include shots that protect against other common childhood illnesses, including measles, polio and whooping cough.

School exclusion warnings letters were sent to about 5,600 families in Multnomah County earlier this week, according to county officials.

A series of catch-up vaccination clinics for students ages 5 to 19 is happening in Portland. Shots will be free to students and their families, regardless of whether they have insurance. Families are encouraged to call 503-988-8939 to make an appointment, but appointments are not required.

The first of the four clinics is happening 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club at 5250 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The other clinics are happening:

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