Vaccines for Children in Childcare 

Immunization of children in group childcare is one of the most important ways we can protect our children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

• Guide to Immunization Requirements in Oklahoma 2011-2012 for School & Childcare

When are Vaccines "Due" and "Past Due"?
Guide to When Vaccines are "Due" and "Past Due" to Attend Child Care in Oklahoma 

• If a child gets behind on immunizations they don't have to start over.  
• The child can continue with the next doses, but the due and past due dates will not be the same as those listed in the chart.

Vaccines currently required to attend childcare in Oklahoma:
    Hepatitis B vaccine
    Hepatitis A vaccine
    DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine)
    Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine)
    Polio vaccine, IPV (inactivated polio vaccine) or OPV (oral polio vaccine) or a combination of both
    MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine)
    Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
    PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) Children may have received PCV7 or PCV13.  Both of these vaccines are acceptable or any combination of these vaccines

Resources for Child Care Providers
Binational Immunization Resource Tool (CDC web site)

Child Care Guide to Immunizations in Oklahoma
To order a copy of the Child Care Guide to Immunizations in Oklahoma call the Immunization Service at (405) 271-4073 or send an e-mail to: immunize@health.ok.gov

Oklahoma's Child Care Facilities Licensing Act (Title 10, Sections 411-415)  requires that children attending childcare centers or homes be up-to-date for their age with the required vaccines.

The Child Care Facilities Licensing Act (Title 10, Sections 411-415) was amended by the Oklahoma State legislature in 1979 to establish immunization requirements for children attending child care centers, including child care homes.  It allows for exemptions to the requirements for religious, personal and medical reasons.  Parents can obtain an exemption form from the child care facility they want their child to attend. Parents should return the completed form to the child care facility.  Child care facilities should keep a supply of exemption forms for parents who request the form.