Author: Hadia Moosvi, Deidre Johnson (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Health and Science University released a groundbreaking study which reveals switching arms for multi-dose COVID-19 vaccinations can boost immune response. The new study could change the way vaccines are handled ...

MEDFORD, Ore. – With Flu season coming in the Rogue Valley, medical experts are saying it is safe to get the Flu and COVID vaccines at the same time. The CDC says Flu cases increase in October with about 26 ...

MEDFORD, Ore.- With a Covid-19 vaccine booster and multiple 3rd shots becoming available to the public, information about what’s available can get confusing. So here’s what you need to know. Pzifer booster shots are currently approved for those over 65 years ...

JACKSON CO., Ore.- When it comes to vaccine hesitancy, Jackson County and the state are working to dispel misinformation and make the vaccine accessible to all groups. Jackson County Public Health started answering some common questions and misconceptions about the ...

MEDFORD, Ore.- As Rogue Community College prepares for a return to campus, it says it won’t require vaccines. President of RCC Cathy Kemper-Pelle says with no state mandate, it will not require students and faculty to get vaccinated.  The only ...

NBC5 is partnering up with Providence Health & Services to help create healthy communities, together. In this week’s Providence Minute, we discuss the COVID vaccine for adolescents. Click the image to watch the video. ...

JACKSON CO., Ore.- The community vaccination center at the Jackson County Expo is wrapping up, but its mobile efforts will continue. The last day of the FEMA drive thru clinic is June 15th, and the Jackson County Public Health’s walk-through ...

ORE.- Today, Governor Kate Brown announced a state-wide vaccination benchmark to fully reopen Oregon’s economy. She says her goal is that 70% of residents 16 and older are administered with a first vaccine dose, before lifting most of the state’s ...

MEDFORD, Ore.- Community collaboration has been the theme of vaccination in Jackson County. “There is a number of other smaller entities in the community that really banded together to do what is best for the community and try to vaccinate ...

The following is sponsored content: NBC5 has teamed up with Asante to bring you Better Health, a segment to bring you tips on staying healthy. This week, we talk about the COVID vaccine. ...

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