Rogers County Health Department schedules "Back-to-School" immunization clinics

ROGERS, Okla - The Rogers County Health Department is asking parents and caregivers to check their children's immunization records to be certain they are current for the upcoming school year. If not, now is the time to schedule an appointment with your health care provider or visit the Rogers County Health Department.

Back-to-School immunization clinics have been scheduled by the Rogers County Health Department at the walk in clinic, located at 2664 N. Hwy 88, on the following days:
Tuesday, July 27th 4:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday, July 29th, 4:00am-6:30pm
Friday, July 30th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Children, under the age of 18 years, must be accompanied by a parent or an adult with the child's parent/guardian's written consent. The Health Department asks that you bring a copy of your child's immunization record(s).

"Vaccinating our children against preventable diseases is one of the most important ways parents and caregivers can protect their children," said Rogers County Health Department Administrative Director Mary Beth Murray. "When we don't vaccinate, we leave the door open for the return of diseases such as measles. School vaccination laws have helped eliminate major vaccine-preventable diseases. Avoid the rush and take the time now to schedule your children for their back-to-school vaccinations."

The following immunizations are required for children entering childcare or school:
Hepatitis A vaccine, with the first dose due at 12 months of age and the second dose due six to 18 months later
Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine by 19 months of age
One dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine due at 12 to 15 months of age or a statement from the parent or doctor confirming the child had chickenpox disease
One dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella vaccine) due at 12 to 15 months of age
Four doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine) at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 18 months of age
Three doses of IPV (polio vaccine) at 2, 4, and 6 to 18 months of age
Two to three doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine) at 2, 4, and 6 months of age or 2 and 4 months of age depending on the type of Hib vaccine used.
One to four doses of PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) at 2, 4, 6 and 12 to 15 months of age
Children entering pre-school must be up-to-date for all of the vaccines required for childcare, except Hib and PCV.

For more information, call the Rogers County Health Department at 918-341-3166.