OCCHD will begin offering seasonal flu vaccinations on Monday morning, October 3rd. The standard charge of $25 per shot will be waived for those who qualify. Anyone seeking a fee waiver must bring written proof of eligibility.

OCCHD provides flu vaccinations at no charge to individuals or families who qualify through a variety of programs. Those eligible include:

• Families with income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level*
• Seniors who are on Medicare
• Children who have no health insurance, or are on SoonerCare or are Native American or Alaskan natives, or children whose insurance does not cover vaccines

All documentation must include the name of the individual seeking vaccination fee waivers. Eligibility documents may include:

• Most recent pay stub
• 2010 Income Tax Return
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children nutrition program) card
• SNAP Food Stamp benefits Access card
• Proof of enrollment in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
• Proof of enrollment in SSI Disability assistance
• Sooner Care card
• Medicaid card
• Medicare card
• Homeless shelter services card

Children and adults with health insurance that covers vaccines and those with incomes above 185 percent of the poverty level will be charged a fee of $25.00 to cover the cost of the vaccine and the cost of administering the shots. OCCHD cannot bill health insurance for individual vaccinations, but some insurance companies may reimburse members who provide receipts. OCCHD will accept cash, check and credit cards for payment.

OCCHD recommends flu vaccinations for everyone over 6 months of age. People at high risk of serious complications from flu are especially encouraged to get the flu vaccination. Those at greater risk include pregnant women and anyone with asthma, diabetes, chronic heart and lung disease, or other chronic health conditions. Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers, and anyone who lives with or cares for someone at high risk for complications should also get the vaccine.

OCCHD’s immunization clinic is located at 921 N.E. 23rd Street in Oklahoma City.

Vaccination clinic hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The clinic is open during the lunch hour and appointments are not required for general immunizations.

For all vaccination clinics, OCCHD asks that you bring immunization records with you. The parent or legal guardian must be present with a child. Any person other than the parent must have legal proof of guardianship or a permission letter from the parent stating that the child can have the necessary shots on the date of the clinic.

For more information, please call (405)425-4450, or please visit our Immunizations section or Seasonal Flu section of the website.