Where to get flu shot

Your county health department has flu shots readily available.

At the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, children and adults with health insurance that covers vaccines and those with incomes above 185 percent of the poverty level will be charged $25 to cover the cost of the vaccine and the cost of administering the shots. The high-dose flu shot is also available for $27.

The health department cannot bill health insurance for individual vaccinations, but some insurance companies might reimburse members who provide receipts. You can pay with cash, check or a credit card.

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department also provides flu vaccinations at no charge to people 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; and 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. It's important to bring documentation with you that includes the name of person seeking vaccination fee waivers.