OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Metropolis-County Well being Division is hoping companies will assist in the push to get Oklahomans vaccinated.
Well being officers say Oklahoma County has seen a 98% decline in vaccination charges because the vaccines turned accessible.
“It’s an enormous decline. Clearly, that’s an enormous concern for us,” stated Molly Fleming, with the Oklahoma Metropolis-County Well being Division.
On Feb. 26, 10,000 individuals have been vaccinated in sooner or later, in comparison with solely 200 individuals vaccinated on June 3.
“After we opened it to seniors 65 and older, the enroll stuffed up in seconds virtually. And now we really feel like we’re simply on the market saying, ‘anyone can get vaccinated,’ and so they’re simply strolling by us as a result of they’re simply not ,” stated Fleming.
Fleming says throughout the nation, different states have had some success in providing freebies and incentives for individuals who present their vaccination playing cards.
“Ohio made the nationwide information for the lottery push, which was actually cool. We’ve seen some states do alcohol. One of many East Coast states did a shot for a shot, so you bought a shot of liquor,” she stated.
Fleming says the well being division is encouraging native companies to do the identical.
“We’re actually encouraging companies to get inventive, so we actually left it as much as them to say hey, do what you’ll be able to to essentially assist us with this effort. We’re hoping that if you will get a free soda, some free french fries, just a bit little bit of a reduction at your favourite store, perhaps that’s sufficient to push us over the end line,” she stated.
Fleming says to this point, 40% of individuals 12 years and older are vaccinated in Oklahoma County.
You may join your vaccine appointment at vaxOKC.com or by calling the OCCHD hotline at (405) 425-4489.
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