Free H1N1 Clinic Held Saturday At ORU Mabee Center

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TULSA, OK -- Tulsa Health Department are offering free H1N1 vaccinations to anyone over 6 months old. Officials want to remind the public that it is not too late to receive a H1N1 vaccination. The free vaccinations will be offered at a walk-in clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at ORU Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Avenue.

Those seeking a vaccination should enter the Mabee Center parking lot off of Lewis by the large event marquee. The entrance to the clinic will be the North door number 3. Park in lots D, A, or C.

Individuals who wish to receive a 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

In addition to the upcoming general public clinic, the Tulsa Health Department is offering free H1N1 vaccinations Mondays - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at their three Tulsa Health Department locations to the following groups:

• all children 6 months of age - 18 including children who need a booster vaccination
• pregnant women
• persons over age 64
• individuals with limited mobility

These groups can receive their vaccine at the following locations:

• 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

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.