The OKC-County Health Department (OCCHD) is currently deploying COVID-19 vaccine teams throughout Oklahoma County. OCCHD is finding that smaller community clinics are being well received because they are more intimate and less scary for those community members who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine and might have a lot of questions.
OCCHD and the Metropolitan Library System will partner once again this May (clinics were held at various Metro locations this past October) to bring small scale COVID-19 vaccine clinics to community members throughout OK County at six of our library locations.
Vaccine Clinic FAQs
Libraries are innovative community centers, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been essential to the community and national response. In addition to continuing to provide our community with curbside services and virtual programs, the Metropolitan Library System has provided families with free meals, are sharing our collections with socially isolated community members, and will continue to serve as a COVID-19 vaccination locations.
With deep knowledge of the specific needs of our community, the Metropolitan Library System serves as a critical grassroots partner in building vaccine confidence and defeating COVID-19 in Oklahoma County.
No pre-registration is required for this event. Once a customer arrives there will be registration staff at each event to help them navigate the brief paperwork process.
Yes. OCCHD asks that everyone getting vaccinated wear a mask. OCCHD will provide masks to customers when they enter the vaccination area.
Everyone 5 years and older is eligible for the vaccine. Pfizer doses are available for those who are 5 years and older. Moderna doses are available for those who are 18 years and older.
If you are receiving your 1st dose, OKC-County Health Department staff will let you know when and where you can receive follow-up doses.
The total vaccination process typically takes around 20-40 min, depending on how many questions a customer might have and their specific medical needs. This includes filling out paperwork, receiving a vaccine dose, and waiting to ensure there are no immediate adverse side effects. Some folks may be asked to wait 30 minutes during observation if the RN deems it necessary.
Customers should bring the following:
- A CDC vaccination card if they’ve already had their initial dose.
- A photo ID or driver's license.
- Those under 18 do not have to present ID, but their parent or guardian MUST show ID.
- Those under 18 and NOT coming with a parent MUST bring a signed parental waiver form, available to print here. Waivers can also be printed for free at any Metro Library location.
Yes. Those under 18 and NOT coming with a parent MUST bring a signed parental waiver form, available to print here. Waivers can also be printed for free at any Metro Library location.
OCCHD recognizes that some adults who are experiencing homelessness or other big life transitions might be without a photo ID or driver’s license. They want to do their part to recognize and alleviate this barrier. If an adult customer would like to be vaccinated themselves and are not attempting to get a minor vaccinated, then they are still eligible to be vaccinated without an ID.
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