Protect Yourself & Your family this flu season

Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: fever and/or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness).

Click HERE to view the Influenza Fact Sheet.

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get an annual seasonal flu vaccine, as well as people who are at a higher risk for serious complications. Those at a greater risk include pregnant women, anyone with asthma, diabetes, chronic heart and lung disease, or other chronic health conditions. Parents, caregivers of infants and toddlers, and anyone who lives with or cares for someone at high risk for complications should also get the vaccine.

During flu season, flu vaccines are offered in many locations, not just here at the health department. This includes doctor's offices, pharmacies, clinics, and other places of business.

OCCHD offers flu vaccinations at our Northeast, Southern Oaks, and West clinic locations for no out of pocket costs. By appointment only.

Northeast Health Clinic
(please park on backside of building)
2700 N.E. 63rd, OKC 73111
Monday - Friday: 8a.m. - 4p.m.
(405) 419-4200

Southern Oaks Health Clinic
6728 S Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Monday - Friday: 8a.m. - 4p.m.
(405) 419-4119

West Health Clinic
4330 NW 10th Street, OKC 73107
Monday - Friday): 8a.m. - 4p.m.
(405) 419-4150

La influenza (también conocida como gripe o flu) es una enfermedad respiratoria contagiosa causada por el virus de la flu. Puede ir de leve a severa e incluso puede causar fallecimiento. La flu es distinta a un resfrío común, y llega de manera repentina. En la mayoría de los casos las personas contagiadas pueden sentir los siguientes síntomas: fiebre y/o escalofríos, tos, dolor de garganta, catarro, nariz tapada, dolores musculares, dolor de cabeza y fatiga.

El CDC (Centro de Control de Enfermedades) recomienda que todas las personas mayores de 6 meses de edad se vacunen contra la flu una vez al año. De igual manera a todas las personas que tengan mayor riesgo de complicaciones serias incluyendo mujeres embarazadas, personas con asma, diabetes, enfermedades cardiacas y respiratorias, y enfermedades crónicas en general. También se recomienda que padres de familia, personas que están en contacto con niños e infantes, y todas aquellos que viven o cuidan de alguna persona considerada de riesgo, se vacunen contra la flu.

OCCHD ofrecerá la vacuna para la influenza al público en general, de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. La vacuna se ofrece sin costo alguno pero requiere agenda una cita.

Durante la temporada de la flu, la vacuna es ofrecida en varios lugares, no solo en el Departamento de Salud, esto incluye farmacias, clínicas, oficinas medicas y otros.

Northeast Health Clinic
2700 N.E. 63rd, OKC 73111
lunes - viernes: 8a.m. - 4p.m.
(405) 419-4200

Southern Oaks Health Clinic
6728 S Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139
lunes - viernes: 8a.m. - 4p.m.
(405) 419-4119

West Health Clinic
4330 NW 10th Street, OKC 73107
lunes - viernes: 8a.m. - 4p.m.
(405) 419-4150