Did you know? During the Revolutionary War, smallpox posed a serious threat to the Continental Army. It's a reminder that science and innovation have been part of America's story since the very beginning. Science helped make freedom possible. Happy Independence Day! #WeThePeopleVax

Oregon Vaccination Rates Hit New Low in 2026. In the school year ending in 2026, 10.9% of Oregon kindergartners had nonmedical exemptions for a school-required vaccine.  Read more here: https://www.wweek.com/news/health/2026/05/28/vaccination-rates-for-oregon-students-hit-new-low-in-2026/

Oregon Vaccination Rates Hit New Low in 2026. In the school year ending in 2026, 10.9% of Oregon kindergartners had nonmedical exemptions for a school-required vaccine.  Read more at link in bio.

This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for our country, and honor them by helping keep our communities safe, strong, connected, and protected. #WeThePeopleVax

Earlier this year, ORFV advocates came out to testify for Senate Bill 1598. Today, a few of those advocates and ORFV leaders joined as Governor Kotek signed this important vaccine access bill into law. Thank you to Governor Kotek and the sponsors of this bill!

Do you know a vaccine superstar? Fill out the Immunize Oregon Shot of Hope Award nomination form! Nominate here: https://form.jotform.com/ImmunizeOregon/immunize-oregon-shot-of-hope?utm_source=campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1563681&utm_content=nomination_form

Thank you to everyone who joined for one of our movie nights, either in Portland last month or in Bend last night! "A Shot in the Arm" is such an impact ful movie and we were thrilled to meet new advocates and share the message with them.

THIS THURSDAY! Join us in Bend at our second community screening of "A Shot in the Arm." Enjoy this powerful documentary, plus coffee and desserts. May 7, 2026 at 6 PM The Breakroom, Bend Oregon Register Here: www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/bend-movie-night

Join us in Bend at our second community screening of "A Shot in the Arm." Enjoy this powerful documentary, plus coffee and desserts! When: May 7, 2026 at 6 PM Where: The Breakroom, Bend Oregon Register Here: www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/bend-movie-night

Rebecca Archer’s daughter died of measles that she contracted before she was old enough to be vaccinated. “Parents must realize that refusing vaccinations doesn’t just put your own child at risk. It puts other children at risk,” Archer writes. Read more here: https://loom.ly/PDOjojk

Movie Night is coming up this week! We are excited to have Dr. Howard Chiou, Medical Director of Communicable Diseases and Immunizations at OHA, join us for movie night as our welcoming speaker! Register now: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/movie-night-rsvp

What is Pertussis, and how can we stay protected? In 2025, reported cases of Pertussis were at a record-breaking high in Oregon. Protect your family and community by getting vaccinated!

One week!!! Join Oregon Families for Vaccines and Immunize Oregon for a community movie night showing of "Shot in the Arm" on April 23rd 5-7:30PM in Portland (RSVP for location) RSVP: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/movie-night-rsvp

Whether you've been exposed or you're just at risk or worried, we want to know how this impacts you. Share your story! Understanding how this measles outbreak has impacted our communities is important. Every story matters. Share your story: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/159515

As we near the end of National Public Health Week, we're celebrating public health achievements and encouraging action to build a healthier future for all. From past progress to future possibilities, public health is always moving forward. Now is the time to keep that momentum going.

Join Oregon Families for Vaccines and Immunize Oregon for a community movie night showing of "A Shot in the Arm." April 23rd, 5-7:30 in Portland (RSVP for location) RSVP: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/movie-night-rsvp

To celebrate National Public Health Week this week, we're celebrating progress and looking ahead to the work still needed to keep communities healthy. Public health has come a long way, but there’s still more to do. This week is about building a stronger, healthier future for all.

It's National Public Health Week, hosted by the American Public Health Association (APHA), and this week, we’re reminded that everyone has a role in building healthier communities. Public health is a collective effort. Real change happens when communities come together and take action.

Calling parents, providers, and community members! Understanding how this measles outbreak has impacted our communities is important. Every story matters. Share your story here: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/159515/

What is Rotavirus, and how can we stay protected? Some common symptoms of Rotovirus: Fever Upset stomach and vomiting Watery diarrhea, sometimes multiple times a day

#Measles: Check out this article from the Oregonian, which calls out Oregon as an outlier in how we collect and share data on current cases: https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/03/oregon-is-on-track-for-its-worst-measles-year-in-decades-heres-why.html?outputType=amp#Measles

SB 1598 was just signed by Governor Tina Kotek, meaning that it’s time for a celebration. Celebrate with us at the screening of "Shot in the Arm" on April 23rd in Portland RSVP here: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/movie-night-rsvp

Today, to close out Women's History Month, we're highlighting Henrietta Lacks, a black woman whose cells have gone on to change the trajectory of vaccines and science today. Her cells have led to breakthroughs like the HPV, COVID-19, and Polio vaccines. Citations available on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a community movie night showing of "A Shot in the Arm": Exploring vaccine hesitancy historically and in the context of our modern pandemic. Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_yfvV3cCB8 RSVP: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/movie-night-rsvp

RSVP now to attend a showing of Shot in the Arm, a documentary on the growth of vaccine hesitancy both before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join us and Immunize Oregon on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5pm - 7pm in Portland. RSVP here: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/movie-night-rsvp

What is RSV and how does RSV affect both adults and children?

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are honoring women whose leadership, advocacy, research, and Public Health work have shaped vaccines and access as we know it. Source: https://www.one.org/stories/8-women-who-made-modern-vaccines-work/

Oregon Attorney General sues Kennedy and CDC over new childhood immunization schedule—what you need to know

Save the Date to join us and Immunize Oregon in watching Shot in the Arm, a documentary on the growth of vaccine hesitancy, on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5pm-7pm in Portland.* *Note: A previous version of this post included the wrong date. This has been updated to reflect the correct date/time.

What is Measles and what's going on in Oregon? As of February 27th, an outbreak has been declared in Oregon, with six confirmed cases and low levels of measles found in the wastewater. Keep an eye out for symptoms and get vaccinated!

Join us for a movie night! We are partnering with Immunize Oregon for a showing of Shot in the Arm, a documentary on the growth of vaccine hesitancy both before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Save the Date to join us and Immunize on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Portland.

Join us for the Stand Up For Science protest! What: Rally to Take Back Science Who: You! When: Saturday, March 7th 2026, 12pm to 2:30pm Where: South Park Blocks, between SW Market St and SW Columbia (north of PSU Farmer’s Market) Stand Up For Science https://www.standupforscience.net/march7

Happy HPV Awareness Day! #HPVAwarenessDay #PreventionMatters Education is the first step to action!

This morning, Senate Bill 1598 passed the House Floor with bipartisan support, officially making it the first major pro-vaccine legislation to pass both chambers in over a decade. Thank you to everyone who submitted testimony, wrote to legislators, and showed up for this bill!

Senate Bill 1598 is going to the House Floor - this is the last vote on this important bill for vaccine access. Take 2 minutes to contact your legislators in support of SB 1598 ahead of the House Floor vote! https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/sb1598/

You still have time! Submit your testimony in support os SB 1598 by 3pm TODAY, February 26th. Your voice matters in the fight for vaccine access. Submit here: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/156252/

There's still time to submit testimony for Sb 1598, which protects access to preventive care and supports access to evidence-based preventive services without new barriers or delays. Submit testimony until Thursday, February 26th at 3 pm: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/156252/

Thank you to the advocates who came to testify, show support, and represent Oregon's pro-vaccine majority at the House Committee Hearing for SB 1598 this afternoon!

SB 1598 will have a public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care on Tuesday, February 24 at 3 pm! RSVP to the hearing and let us know if you'd like to testify or submit written testimony: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/156270/

You still have a chance to submit written testimony for SB 1598! Use your voice to prove that vaccines are important to many Oregonians. 💪 RSVP to the hearing and let us know if you'd like to testify or submit written testimony: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/156270/

SB 1598 has passed the Senate and will be heard on Tuesday, February 24th at 3 pm in the House Committee on Health Care. RSVP to the hearing and let us know if you'd like to testify or submit written testimony: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/156270/

SB 1598 passed in the Senate today! It's headed to a hearing in the House soon. Thank you to all of our advocates for submitting testimony and making your voices heard in support of vaccine access!

It can be a complicated process, but here’s a quick look at how a bill becomes a law in Oregon.

Submit testimony in support of HB 4135 to designate March 4th as HPV Awareness Day! Awareness is just the first step. Submit testimony here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Testimony/HRULES/HB/4135/0000-00-00-00-00?area=Measures

Happy Presidents day! George Washington didn't just lead a revolution; he also vaccinated his troops against smallpox! Protecting public health IS an act of patriotism.

Love is protecting the people who can’t protect themselves. Vaccines keep babies, grandparents, and immunocompromised neighbors safe. This Valentine’s Day, show your love. ❤️ Protect your community. Share accurate info. Stand up for public health. #VaccinesWork #LoveInAction

You still have time to make your voice be heard in support of vaccine access in Oregon! Written testimony can be submitted until 3 PM on Wednesday, February 11th. A few sentences in support will help! You can submit testimony here: https://orfamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/testimony-sb1598/

Vaccine access in Oregon is at risk - Senate Bill 1598 would protect that access! We have until Wednesday, 2/11 at 3 PM to submit testimony in support. Learn more and find out how to submit testimony here: https://www.orfamiliesforvaccines.org/submit-written-testimony-sb1598

Check your local public health for recommendations for early vaccinations for 1-4 year olds. Read more here: https://katu.com/news/local/clark-county-investigates-measles-case-linked-to-recent-ridgefield-high-school-visits-washington-health-community-local-herd-immunity-vaccine-vaccinations

The chair of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee questioned the polio shot recommendation, despite decades of evidence supporting its efficacy. Read more here: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/chair-cdcs-vaccine-advisory-committee-questions-polio-shot/story?id=129580522