March 31, 2022 3:00 a.m.

Oregon has plenty of COVID-19 vaccine supply to meet the increased demand that may occur after federal agencies this week authorized second booster doses for people older than 50 and certain immunocompromised individuals, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

A release said on Wednesday, OHA updated and distributed its standing immunization protocols for vaccine providers after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup approved and recommended allowing older and immunocompromised persons to get another booster.

OHA said individuals in those groups who received an initial booster dose at least four months ago can now get a second dose of the two mRNA vaccines, to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. Adults who received a primary vaccine and a booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, at least four months ago can now receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccines are available through health care providers, local pharmacies and high-volume vaccination and testing sites: https://covidblog.oregon.gov/looking-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-or-booster-check-out-these-updated-vaccination-sites/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery