The District of Choice
Tami Marler, Director
Public Information
(918) 746-6298
News Release: Thursday, November 05, 2009
Tulsa Health Department H1N1 Walk-in Clinics Scheduled
11/5/2009
Location
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa Health Department H1N1 Walk-in Clinics Scheduled
The Tulsa Health Department is utilizing their current supply of H1N1 vaccine this week to vaccinate children and faculty at area schools. During school-based vaccinations, the vaccine is only available to children enrolled at the school and faculty members.
The health department offers a free walk-in clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 7 at the Expo Square Exchange Center, located at 21st Street between Harvard and Yale. The walk-in clinic will be available to the following groups:
- All children ages six months-18 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Frontline healthcare workers with direct patient contact to the acutely ill
- Custodial parents of infants less than 6 months old
- Persons 19-64 years of age with chronic medical conditions
Those seeking vaccination are encouraged to:
- Enter from 21st street between Harvard and Yale
- Enter the Exchange Center building on the west side
- Fill out paperwork ahead of time by downloading a vaccination form at www.tulsa-health.org
- 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, November 12th from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at The Church at Battlecreek located at 3025 N. Aspen Avenue in Broken Arrow
- 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
For answers to frequently asked questions regarding H1N1 vaccine click here.
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.
