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

RFK Jr. wants to mimic Denmark's vaccine strategy. Here's why that doesn't work in the United States. Read more: https://yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com/p/flu-surges-were-not-denmark-and-helping

States can protect vaccine access in spite of federal attacks. Here are six major ways that states can act to protect vaccine access: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/6-ways-states-can-protect-vaccine-access-while-the-trump-administration-dismantles-the-federal-system/

Your voice matters! Join us at the Oregon Families for Vaccines Advocacy Day on February 4th. Registration open now! https://www.oregonfamiliesforvaccines.org/advocacy-day

If you've been asking yourself, "What can I do?" then show up to advocate for vaccine access in Oregon. Join us at the Capitol - sign up for our advocacy day now! 📆February 4th 📍Oregon Capitol, Salem, Oregon Register now!: https://www.oregonfamiliesforvaccines.org/advocacy-day