Vaccines at OHSU: Make an Appointment
OHSU pharmacies offer the following vaccines. See our online appointment tool. Availability varies by location unless noted; please call for details. Supplies vary. You can also look for a COVID-19 vaccine at Vaccines.gov.
- COVID-19 vaccine (all locations; we offer only Moderna)
- Flu vaccines (all locations)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Hib and combo vaccines
- HPV
- Jynneos vaccine (mpox) (only at Physicians Pavilion Pharmacy)
- Meningococcal A, C, W, Y, and B
- MMR/MMRV
- Pneumococcal vaccines
- Rabies
- RSV
- Tdap and combo vaccines
- Varicella
- Zoster/Shingles
Updated COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine available in fall 2023 is an updated vaccine, not a booster. It targets the current form of COVID-19, which changes over time.
OHSU recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get the updated vaccine to protect against serious illness.
- Ages 5 and older: One shot is enough to fully vaccinate most people 5 and older, even if they've never had a COVID-19 vaccine before.
- Younger than 5: Children under age 5 should see their doctor for recommendations.
It’s safe to get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time.
Cost: Because COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, vaccines may no longer be free of charge. OHSU will bill you for what your insurance doesn’t pay. Vaccines are still free under Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Make an appointment
Those 15 or older can use our online scheduling tool below to make an appointment for themselves or for their child age 12-14. (Children up to age 5 should see their doctor. For children ages 5-11, see their doctor or go to Vaccines.gov.)
You can make an appointment for any vaccine, but appointments are required for:
- COVID-19 vaccine (ages 12+; we offer only Moderna)
- Flu vaccine (ages 3+)
- Jynneos vaccine for mpox (ages 18+; available only at Physicians Pavilion Pharmacy)
Please contact your provider before scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine if you can say “yes” to any of the following:
- You have been treated with remdesivir in the last 90 days.
- You have had an immediate allergic reaction — severe or not — to polysorbate, a common ingredient in vaccines.
- You have had an immediate allergic reaction to a vaccine.
- You have a history of sudden, severe allergic reaction including trouble breathing (anaphylaxis) for any reason.
By scheduling a vaccine appointment with OHSU through this website, you, on your own behalf or on behalf of another individual receiving the vaccine from OHSU (e.g., your minor child or other person for whom you act as health care representative), agree to the following:
To receive a COVID vaccine from OHSU health care professionals, students, volunteers or agents.
If you have health insurance or health benefit coverage, OHSU may bill and collect reimbursement from your health insurance or health benefits plan for the COVID vaccine OHSU provides to you or the individual you represent.
OHSU may collect, maintain and use personal and health information about you (or the individual you represent) as necessary to provide and bill for the COVID vaccine and satisfy state and federal regulations. OHSU’s Notice of Privacy Practices (“NPP”) explains our obligations regarding your information. You can view or download a copy of the NPP here.
You agree to receive communications regarding your care through various methods including mail, telephone, OHSU MyChart, email and manual or auto-dialing voicemail messages and text messages using the contact information that you give us.
You understand that you will receive an email confirming your first name, appointment date, time and location after you schedule an appointment through this website. You understand that email and text messaging is not secure or encrypted and may contain confidential information. You understand that you may avoid receiving a detailed confirmation email by calling an OHSU Pharmacy to schedule your appointment. Additional information is available at Pharmacy Locations and Hours.
In the online scheduling tool:
- Select the “Continue as a Guest” pathway.
- After you make your appointment, click or tap “SIGN UP NOW” to create an account. Having a MyChart account will speed your vaccination.
- Ages 14 or younger: A parent/guardian must make the appointment, and must come to the vaccination or send signed, written permission.
Note: If you have Tricare insurance, you must book your vaccine appointment at our Physicians Pavilion pharmacy.
How to prepare for your vaccine
- Wear something that makes it easy to expose an upper arm.
- Don’t come if you are sick or have possible COVID-19 symptoms.
- Bring your insurance card if you have one.
- See OHSU's policy on support people. Service animals are allowed. Please leave pets at home.
Possible vaccine side effects
You may have mild to moderate side effects after getting a vaccine:
- Fever
- Chills
- Tiredness
- Muscle aches and pains
You can treat these side effects with rest, fluids and fever-reducing medicine like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
Seek emergency care right away if you have a severe allergic reaction:
- Trouble breathing
- Feeling lightheaded or confused
- Swelling of the throat and mouth
- Blue skin or lips
- Fainting
You can report vaccine side effects to the FDA/CDC Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS):