The West Coast Health Alliance, comprised of California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, jointly announced Consensus 2025-26 Respiratory Virus Immunization Recommendations for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. The recommendations state that immunization is safe and effective, and it offers the best protection available against respiratory viruses. The recommendations also endorse broad access to the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone who chooses protection.  

Also in Oregon, at the Board of Pharmacy Special Meeting on September 17, the board adopted the following Temporary Rules and Vaccination Protocols:   

September 17 Temporary Rule Noticed  

  • REPEALED – Standard Vaccination Protocol for Persons 3 through 6 Years of Age & Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway  
  • REPEALED – Standard Vaccination Protocol for Persons 6 Months through 2 Years of Age & Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway  

Email all rulemaking related inquiries to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov.  

Also in Oregon, the Division of Financial Regulation issued Bulletin No. DFR 2025-6 regarding coverage of the COVID-19 vaccination. This bulletin clarifies the division's expectations around the coverage of COVID-19 vaccination by health benefit plans in the state in accordance with Bulletin No. DFR 2021-1. For more information, please visit the FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine insurance coverage requirements related to the West Coast Health Alliance.  

 

Finally in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy posted its agenda and meeting materials for the October 8-10 meeting. Please note on October 8 the board will meet in Executive Session for most of the day and anticipates resuming Open Session around 4:30 pm and on October 9 the board anticipates meeting in Executive Session after roll call and resuming Open Session at 1:00 pm. The board anticipates meeting in Open Session on October 10 and will break for lunch between 12:00 noon-1:00 pm. Please be advised that additional meeting materials may be added to the agenda prior to the board meeting. Visit the board website for current meeting materials.  

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.