Flu shots best prevention

Oklahoma City-County Health Department Main Clinic

921 NE 23rd Street / 405-427-8651

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays;

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays

Walk-in or make an appointment.

Cost: $25.

Fee waivers issued on basis of income or through various programs. Eligibility requirements for fee waiver can be found at www.occhd.org/health/flu/influenza-vaccination. Cannot be covered by insurance.

Pharmacies Offering Flu Shots at Various Locations in the metro:

Access Medical Center

Walk-in only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $25.

Accepts most insurance. Fee waivers not available.Visit www.accessmedicalcenters.com for locations.

Walgreen’s Pharmacy

Walk-in or make an appointment. Hours vary by location. Available any time the pharmacy is open.

Cost: $31.99.

Accepts most insurance. Fee waivers not available.

Visit www.walgreens.com/topic/health-shops/flu-shots.jsp for store hours and locations.

CVS Pharmacy

Walk-in or make an appointment. Hours vary by location. Available whenever a certified immunizer is on duty.

Cost: $29.99.

Accepts most insurance. Customer receives a $5 gift card if insurance does not cover flu shot. Fee waivers not available. Visit www.cvs.com/flu/ for store hours and locations.

Homeland Pharmacy

Walk-in or make an appointment. Hours vary by location. Available any time the pharmacy is open.

Cost: $23.99.

Accepts most insurance. No co-pay for Medicare customers. Cost covered for SoonerCare customers. Visit www.homelandstores.com/Pharmacy.aspx for store hours and locations.