TULSA, OK -- Tulsa Health Department officials announced that beginning today H1N1 vaccine will be available to any Tulsa County resident who would like to receive the vaccine.
The Tulsa Health Department will offer free walk-in clinics for any Tulsa County resident 6 months or older who wishes to receive a vaccination on Tuesday, November 17th and Wednesday, November 18th at the Expo Exchange Center located off of 21st Street between Harvard and Yale (gate 12) in Tulsa from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Those seeking vaccination are encouraged to:
- Fill out paperwork ahead of time by downloading a vaccination form and bringing it with you
- Wear clothing that allows for easy access to the arm for those receiving an injectable vaccination
It is the intention of the Tulsa Health Department to hold walk-in clinics in various locations throughout Tulsa County as vaccine supplies increase. Additional upcoming walk-in clinics include:
- Thursday, December 3rd from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Tulsa Community College West campus located at 7505 W. 41st Street in Tulsa
- Saturday, December 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Oral Roberts University located at 7777 S. Lewis Avenue in Tulsa
Pregnant women and young children continue to be of highest concern. In addition to the walk-in clinics for the general public, pregnant women and children under 10 who need to receive a booster vaccination can receive their vaccination on a walk-in basis Mondays - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. at the following locations. At this time, these three clinic locations are only open to pregnant women and children who need a booster vaccination.
- James O. Goodwin Health Center located at 5051 S. 129th E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK
- Central Regional Health Center located at 315 S. Utica, Tulsa, OK
- Expo Square Health Center located at 4616 E. 15th Street, Tulsa, OK
Pregnant women are six times more likely to be hospitalized with complications from H1N1 and are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated. Pregnant women who get sick with H1N1 can have serious health problems. They can get sicker than other people who get H1N1 flu. Some pregnant women sick with H1N1 have had early labor and severe pneumonia. Some have died. If you are pregnant and have symptoms of the flu, take it very seriously. Call your doctor right away for advice.
The Tulsa Health Department continues to offer free H1N1 vaccinations at area schools as an additional option for parents. During school-based vaccinations, the vaccine is only available to children enrolled at the school and faculty.
For more information the public can call the flu hotline at 918-595-4500 or call 918-582-9355 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to visit with a public health professional. The Tulsa Health Department also has a twitter site at www.twitter.com/TulsaHealthDept.
