Campus “Pop-Up” Vaccine Clinics Scheduled

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COCC and OSU-Cascades, together with Deschutes County, are co-hosting free pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics on both campuses in Bend.  Visit bit.ly/oncampusvaccines to learn more, including how to make an appointment.  The COCC Foundation and the College would be very grateful if you would share news of these upcoming clinics with your community (for example, on your social media accounts and in conversations with others). We also encourage you to attend if you’ve not yet had a chance to get your COVID-19 vaccine!
These on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics are open to any individual age 16 and older. No health insurance is required. Deschutes County administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments recommended, limited walk-ups available. Pick the campus location/times that are most convenient for you (and please remember that you will receive your first and second dose at the same location):
  • OSU-Cascades: May 17 (first dose) / June 7 (second dose), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • COCC Bend: May 18 (first dose) / June 8 (second dose), 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Free food and giveaways at second-dose appointments. Spanish-speaking volunteers on hand throughout all clinics.
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