Flu, Oregon and influenza season

Flu Virus is Lingering in Oregon This Season, OHA Says
The 2024-2025 flu season has been the worst since the agency began tracking the seasonal virus 15 years ago, OHA said. As of March 8, 1,592 people have been hospitalized. Two children have died from flu in Oregon, marking the first deaths in two years.
Oregon Health Authority urges flu vaccines amid worst flu season in years
Oregon is seeing the worst flu activity since the Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, leading state health officials to encourage Oregonians to get their flu shots.
Oregon still dealing with its worst flu season in at least 15 years – but it’s not too late to get vaccinated
The state’s 2024-2025 influenza season is the worst since Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, with people continuing to be hospitalized at a time of the year when statewide influenza activity traditionally begins winding down,
Amid worst flu season on record, fewer Oregonians are getting flu shots
Flu season is hitting Oregon hard, and state health officials warn that a late-season surge could be on the horizon. But even as the state is dealing with the worst flu season on record, the Oregon Health Authority says fewer Oregonians are getting their annual flu shot.
Oregon health officials warn of worst flu season in over a decade
The Oregon Health Authority said it is seeing its worst flu season since the agency began tracking the virus 15 years ago.
Oregon health Q&A: Will COVID-19 vaccines be updated again in coming months?
We do expect COVID vaccines may be updated with a new formula next fall for the 2025-2026 season but not for the current ...
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New $51 million lawsuit filed against Oregon Youth Authority alleging abuse of children in custody
Ten men formerly incarcerated at Oregon's MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn have filed a $51 million lawsuit ...
COVID-19 booster available for 65 and older, immunocompromised in Oregon
People age 65 and older and immunocompromised people are eligible for an additional dose of the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said. The Oregon Health Authority recommends both groups get ...
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Oregon Mental Health Advisory Board Member Identifies as Turtle - We're Not Joking
What the shell is going on in Oregon? According to Fox News, a member of the Oregon Health Authority’s Consumer Advisory ...
Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back'
Oregon's governor signed a proclamation to declare March 10, "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day," to affirm her ...
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Should you bring your child to a ‘Measles Party’? Oregon health officials say no
The Oregon Health Authority is warning families not to host “Measles Parties” to intentionally expose their children to the contagious disease, as it can be extremely dangerous, ...
OHSU emergency department exceeds capacity as more people seek care, flu season hits high
Hospital officials at OHSU are expanding emergency care areas to hallways and an auditorium to meet the community's needs.
'They/Them/Turtle': Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species
JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on the Oregon Health Authority's Consumer Advisory Council, which advises the agency's director on best practices around the ...
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Advocacy groups push for contempt judgment against Oregon for mental health admission delays
Oregon has dozens of people waiting an average of over 13 days to be admitted to the state psychiatric hospitals. State ...
Oregon Youth Authority investigator failed to review thousands of cases, report finds
The former top investigator at the Oregon Youth Authority failed to review and finalize more than 3,000 investigations into abuse complaints and almost a third of all cases opened since 2018 remain ...