All Oregonians seeking the COVID-19 vaccine can receive it without concerns about cost or liability for nurses, pharmacists or doctors administering the vaccine under highly-anticipated guidance Oregon Gov. On Wednesday, the four-state alliance recommended that all adults and children concerned about the respiratory illness season can receive the COVID-19 vaccine and other common inoculations like the flu vaccine. “Individuals with risk factors for severe COVID-19 infection, including age, underlying medical conditions, unvaccinated status, and congregate living facility residence were recommended to receive an updated 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine. Her spokesperson told the Capital Chronicle last week that she was “frustrated” with the federal rollout of the annual COVID-19 vaccine and doing her best to find a solution. In a statement, Nicole Krishnaswami, executive director for the Oregon Medical Board, defended the state’s health care workers.