Walk-In Vaccination Clinics Offered

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Free, walk-in vaccination clinic events listed by county are below. No appointments needed, no insurance needed, and no ID needed. Open to ages 12+. Ages 12 to 14 year old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For second doses, please bring your vaccination record with you.
Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS) are offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines at the clinic events below. Get vaccinated at a DCHS clinic and receive a $50 VISA gift card. Call (541) 699-5109 or click here to learn more.
  • September 13: Sisters Fire House, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (DCHS)
  • September 14: La Pine Library, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (DCHS)
  • September 14: Downtown Bend, 1340 NW Wall St., 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (DCHS)
  • September 15: Downtown Bend Library, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (DCHS)
  • September 16: Redmond City Hall, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (DCHS)
Central Oregon Community College and Jefferson County are hosting a vaccination clinic on Friday, September 10 at the COCC Madras campus from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Neighbor Impact’s food van will provide free, fresh perishable and nonperishable food to every individual who gets vaccinated. Spanish-speaking volunteers on hand. Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J doses available. Click here to learn more.
Jefferson County Public Health is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines at their Public Health clinic every Monday through Friday. Call (541) 475-4456 or click here to learn more.
Crook County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for ages 12+. Ages 12 to 14 need parental consent for a vaccine. Call (541) 447-5165 to schedule your appointment or click here to learn more.
Mosaic Medical is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for ages 12 to 19 years old, and adults at a variety of locations. Click here to learn more.
Vaccination appointments are available across Central Oregon:
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