Vaccine clinic underway at Benton County Fairgrounds through Feb. 11, free transportation available

By Theresa Hogue on Feb. 7, 2022

A vaccine and booster clinic continues daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis through Friday, Feb. 11

All brands of authorized COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer doses for 5-11 year olds, are available. This event is open to anyone 5 years or older, and no appointment is needed. Drive-thru and walk-up options are available.

If you need transportation, the OSU Booster Bus can help: Take SafeRide to the vaccination clinic at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 4 to 6 p.m., beginning Monday, Feb. 7, through Friday, Feb. 11. Pickup is near the SEC Plaza on the Corvallis campus, with shuttles running every 20 minutes. You also can request a ride via the SafeRide app or call 541-737-5000.

In a communication to the Oregon State community Tuesday, Feb. 8, OSU Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dan Larson delayed compliance with the university’s COVID-19 booster requirement from Feb. 15, 2022, to May 1, 2022, for eligible students and employees. OSU community members are encouraged to upload proof of vaccinations on Student Health Service’s secure Patient Portal as soon as possible. Exceptions are available; more information can be found on OSU’s vaccine program website.

If you need to book a booster appointment, several websites can help you find one nearby:

If you have questions regarding OSU vaccine and booster requirements, please email [email protected].

 

 

 

 

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