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Oregon's flu vaccination rate dropped to 30.7% in 2025-2026, with hospitalizations rising 75% despite low vaccine effectiveness.
Oregon's flu vaccination rate fell to 30.7% in the 2025-2026 season, 10,000 below last year and well below the national average, with most counties seeing declines.
Multnomah and Washington counties led at 35%, while Grant and Malheur counties had the lowest rates at 16% and 17.4%.
Public health officials attribute the drop to vaccine hesitancy fueled by federal messaging and fears tied to immigration enforcement.
The flu vaccine was 22% to 34% effective in preventing doctor visits and 30% in reducing hospitalizations.
Despite lower effectiveness, officials say it remains the best protection against severe illness.
Oregon has reported 934 flu hospitalizations in the TriMet region so far this year, a 75% increase from last year, with flu shots still widely available at no cost to uninsured individuals.
La tasa de vacunación contra la gripe en Oregon cayó al 30.7% en 2025-2026, y las hospitalizaciones aumentaron un 75% a pesar de la baja efectividad de la vacuna.