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THD performs over 11,000 inspections of approximately 3,500 food service establishments each year to ensure food safety for area residents.


Healthy people 2010 objective:

Increase the proportion of adults who are vaccinated annually against influenza and ever vaccinated against pneumococcal disease.

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Community Health | August 24, 2010

Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Egg Recall

The Centers for Disease Control is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate a nationwide increase of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)... (read more)

Personal Health | September 01, 2010

2010-11 Seasonal Flu Shots

Tulsa Health Department locations will begin offering 2010-11 seasonal flu vaccinations on October 4th. Most individuals will only need to receive one flu shot this season. The exception is children under 9 who have not had a flu shot before. H1N1 is included in this year's seasonal flu... (read more)

Personal Health | August 25, 2010

Back to School Tips for Success

Creating a positive environment for your student will help them succeed. Learn ways to support your student and ways to make this year a successful school year.

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Personal Health | August 23, 2010

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

Take Charge! is a free breast and cervical cancer screening program made available to Oklahoma women who are 40-64 years old, uninsured or underinsured, and meet certain income guidelines.

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