Pandemic Influenza Planning
Preparing at the Local Level
Limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine have started to arrive in Tulsa. Unfortunately at this time, there is not a large enough supply to make H1N1 vaccine available to the general public. It is anticipated that by the end of October there could be enough supply in the Tulsa community to broaden the scope to those outside of the high risk categories. Please continue to check this web site and listen to local media reports for the latest information on H1N1 vaccine availability .
At this time the Tulsa Health Department will offer H1N1 vaccine free of charge as outlined below:
Pregnant women and children ages 5 years old - 18 years old with chronic health conditions will be able to receive the H1N1 vaccine in the injectable format on Wednesday, October 14th - Friday, October 16th at the James O. Goodwin Health Center located at 5051 S. 129th E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a walk-in basis.
- Cancer
- Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)
- Chronic lung disease [such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Kidney disorders
- Liver disorders
- Neurological disorders (such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries, moderate to profound intellectual disability [mental retardation] or developmental delay)
- Neuromuscular disorders (such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis)
- Weakened immune systems (such as people with HIV or AIDS or who are on medications that weaken the immune system )
Here in our community, The Tulsa Health Department has prepared a comprehensive public health pandemic preparedness and response plan for the Tulsa area. The Tulsa Health Department Pandemic Influenza Plan serves as a guide for pandemic-related actions and as an educational resource for other agencies, healthcare providers, businesses and individuals in the Tulsa area who must prepare for the disruptive effects of a potential influenza pandemic.
We encourage members of our community to review the checklists below for guidance on how to prepare in advance.
Business Continuity Pandemic Influenza Planning
School Continuity Pandemic Influenza Planning
Child Care and Preschool Checklist
Faith Based and Community Organizations Checklist
State and Local Planning Checklist