Vaccinations, Testing, and Treatment for Respiratory Viruses

OCH will have updated 2025/2026 COVID and flu vaccines available by the end of September/early October. We are currently waiting for our vaccine supply from all manufacturers. We will update our website and social media when vaccines are available.

This year vaccines will only be available for established OCH patients.

If you would like a flu or COVID vaccine now some area pharmacies have vaccines available. This year there have been some changes to who can get a COVID vaccine, and recommendations are still changing. Please check with your insurance regarding coverage for COVID vaccines.

  • Flu vaccines are available in Oregon and Washington without a prescription

  • COVID vaccines are available for anyone 6 months and older in Washington without a prescription

  • Some pharmacies are requiring a prescription for COVID vaccines in Oregon

Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions

  • OCH offers Pfizer vaccines for ages 6 months and older.

  • Vaccines are not currently available for the 2025 season yet. We will update on our website and social media when we have received vaccines for this year.

  • If you have health insurance we will bill your insurance for the vaccine. Always check with your insurance first to determine how much you will have to pay. For people without health insurance, we will use our sliding scale discount program

  • Some people experience symptoms like body aches, fatigue, nausea, fever, and soreness at the injection site. These are normal and mean your immune system is working hard to build antibodies and immunity to the virus.

  • You can easily find a record of your vaccines through your MyChart account here. If you do not have MyChart or need help please contact us at 541.386.6380 for Oregon clinics, 509.493.2133 for White Salmon, and 509.427.4212 for Stevenson.

  • We work with employers to offer vaccine events at worksites or at One Community Health clinics. Please email outreach@onecommunityhealth.org with questions.

Testing Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you are having any COVID-19 symptoms you should be tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible. Do not assume you “just have a cold”.

    If you are having respiratory virus symptoms like coughing, a sore throat, headache, or nausea, call or text One Community Health to speak with a nurse or provider. We can provide testing and treatment as appropriate after the provider's assessment.

    If you are unable to access a test or assessment, you should assume that you have COVID-19 and follow the CDC’s guidelines for respiratory illnesses. If you have have respiratory symptoms, please wear a well-fitted mask and limit your contact with other people.

    If you are experiencing serious symptoms call 911 immediately.

  • Call or text us at 541.386.6380 for Oregon clinics, 509.493.2133 for White Salmon, and 509.427.4212 for Stevenson. All tests are by appointment only.

  • At-home tests are almost as accurate as a test that you would get in the clinic. Most importantly, you have a very, very low chance of having a false positive result from an at-home test. There have been instances of a false negative result, meaning you test negative but you actually do have COVID-19. For this reason, if you have COVID-19 symptoms it is very important that you still assume you have COVID-19 and follow the CDC's recommendations. If you do have symptoms and a negative result, repeat testing at least 2 more times over 3 days, with 48 hours between tests.

  • No. At-home tests are accurate enough that you do not need to confirm you have COVID-19 with a test in the clinic. False positive tests are very, very rare. Please assume you have COVID-19 and follow the CDC guidelines.

  • It may not be clear if your at-home test kit is really expired. Although each box has a date, many brands have received extensions from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Extending a product’s shelf-life is not uncommon practice and happens when manufacturers demonstrate that a product still performs effectively after the initial expiration date.

    To check if your test kit is really expired you can visit the manufacturer or the FDA website and look for your test-kit lot number.

    FDA Website for expiration date extensions for all brands: HERE

  • You can easily find a record of your COVID-19 tests through your MyChart account.

    View instructions here in English.

    View instructions here in Spanish.

  • Most insurance companies cover the cost of a test for medical reasons, but you should always contact your insurance company to confirm benefits.

  • To remain accurate an at-home test might need to be kept from getting too cold or too hot. Check the box label for that test's requirements.