About COVID-19
COVID-19 spreads in a similar way to the flu. Touching shared surfaces, or being in close proximity of people who exhibit symptoms, could be red flags, but please consider the following:
- Social Distancing – retain space between yourself and others while in public spaces. Use proper techniques when coughing, sneezing, or other actions that may cause vapors to leave your body. Use a tissue or your elbow to help control the spread.
- Mask Wearing – wearing a mask over your mouth and nose when in public spaces has been shown to reduce the spread of the coronavirus; this is especially important when in situations where using social distancing is not possible.
- Handwashing – use recommended handwashing techniques. Scrub for 20 seconds with soap and water.
- Monitor for Symptoms – if you have fever or chills, cough, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or other cold symptoms, these can be an indication of COVID19 infection.
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COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
- There are currently 3 vaccines approved for use in the USA
- All vaccines have been shown to be effective at preventing infection of COVID-19, as well as lessening the severity of illness in those that do become infected.
- For most people side effects are generally mild and typically subside within 24-48 hours of the injection. Common side effects include: injection site pain or swelling, tiredness, fever, chills, and headache.
- As more information regarding vaccine booster doses becomes available we will update this page.
Kid's & COVID-19 Vaccine
- HWC is currently ONLY taking appointment waitlist requests from Oklahoma residents that are eligible as described below. Established HWC patients will take priority over new patients.
- The current Vaccine Distribution Plan is set forth form the Oklahoma State Department of Health and is based on CDC Recommendations.
- The Oklahoma State Department of Health has advanced to Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan. Current priority groups that are eligible for vaccine appointments as part of Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan are:
- Healthcare workers including expanded healthcare worker groups such as allied health fields and general outpatient health service (i.e. behavioral health, dentists)
- First responders
- Oklahomans age 65+
- Oklahomans under age 65 with comorbidities (including but not limited to hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Down syndrome, diabetes mellitus, chronic lung, liver or renal disease, cancer, etc.)
- Teachers and staff in PreK-12 schools
- This phase also includes people in congregate work sites, such as homeless shelters and prisons, as well as public health staff supporting frontline workers.
- The Oklahoma State Department of Health has advanced to Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan. Current priority groups that are eligible for vaccine appointments as part of Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan are:
