TULSA, OK -- Tulsa Health Department officials have now opened their three regional health centers to all children 6 months of age - 18 including children who need a booster vaccination and persons over age 64 who would like to receive a H1N1 vaccine. Other groups served in these weekday H1N1 clinics include pregnant women and individuals with limited mobility.
These groups can receive their H1N1 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 children 6 months of age - 18, pregnant women, persons over age 64 and individuals with limited mobility.
- 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
H1N1 vaccination clinics open to all residents over the age of six months are scheduled as follows:
- 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 ORU Mabee Center located at 7777 S. Lewis Avenue in Tulsa
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
The Tulsa Health Department also continues to offer school-based vaccination clinics throughout Tulsa County. During school-based clinics, the vaccine is only available to students currently enrolled at the school and faculty members.
Residents outside of Tulsa County are encouraged to check with their local county health department for H1N1 vaccine availability. A listing of H1N1 flu clinics across the state of Oklahoma can be found at http://www.ok.gov/health/pub/H1N1index.html.
For more information the public can visit the Tulsa Health Department web site at www.tulsa-health.org, call the flu hotline at 918-595-4500 to hear a recorded message, or call 918-582-9355 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to visit with a public health professional.
