Six cities in southwest Oklahoma will offer a drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic
for the community the first week of October. The newly authorized bivalent COVID vaccine will also be
available at the drive-thru clinics for anyone 12 years and older and are also available on a walk-in basis at the
county health departments in southwest Oklahoma.
Drive-thru vaccine clinics will be held at the following locations in southwest Oklahoma:
Tuesday, October 4 in Lawton from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Great Plains Coliseum, 920 S.W. Sheridan Rd.
Wednesday, October 5 in Altus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Jackson County Expo Center, 300 Todd Lane
Thursday, October 6 in Anadarko from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – First Baptist Church Anadarko, 700 W. Petree Rd.
Friday, October 7 in Elk City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Elk City Convention Center Barn, 1016 E. Airport Industrial
Rd., (south building)
Monday, October 10 in Frederick from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Old Frederick Hospital ER, North 12th & E. Lucille Ave.
Tuesday, October 11 in Sayre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Beckham County Activity Center, 310 E. Main St.
No appointment is necessary to attend the drive-thru clinic. There is no out-of-pocket expense for the vaccines,
but residents are asked to bring their I.D. and insurance card. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or
guardian present.
“Influenza is a respiratory infection that can cause serious complications, especially in young children,” said
Brandie Combs, District 5 Regional Administrative Director.
“Persons at high risk of serious complications from flu are especially advised to get the flu shot, including
people 65 and older, pregnant women and those with asthma, diabetes or other chronic conditions. Parents and
family members of babies less than 6 months of age and people who live with or care for anyone at high risk for
complications from the flu, including health care workers, should also get the vaccine,” said Combs.
The flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits and missed work and school due to flu, as well as
prevent flu-related hospitalizations and death.

Who should get the new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine and when?
• The bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 12 years of age and
older.
• The bivalent Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 18 years of age and
older.
• Bivalent formulations of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are currently
recommended for use as a single booster dose at least two months following completion of primary or
booster vaccination.
“These new, updated booster doses are expected to provide better protection against the current
circulating Omicron variant,” said Dr. Gitanjali Pai, Chief Medical Officer for OSDH. “The updated
bivalent boosters include components of both the original coronavirus strain and the Omicron variant.”
If you are receiving a booster dose, please bring your vaccination card with you. Influenza vaccines and
COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.
Anyone who cannot attend the drive-thru event is encouraged to call their local county health department to
determine their best option to access the vaccination. Visit Oklahoma.gov/health/fightflu to learn more about flu
shots in Oklahoma.