THD urging parents to immunize kids before ‘back-to-school rush’

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Health Department reminds parents of children entering kindergarten or the 7th grade that now is the time to visit immunization clinics to avoid the back-to-school rush that starts every year in August.

There are no new immunization requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.

THD offers several convenient features to help clients during this busy time:

• Online immunizations records requests Parents and legal guardians can request immunization records electronically at www.tulsahealth.org/shotrecords. Requests will be processed within 5 business days.
• Extended hours at two locations Starting August 5-22, the immunization clinic at the James O. Goodwin Health Center, 5051 S. 129 E. Ave. will stay open until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the Central Regional Health Center, 315 S. Utica, will stay open until 6 p.m. on Thursdays. On Fridays, these locations will be open regular hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m

The demand for vaccines turns into a rush before school starts in August because of the booster shots which are due after a child turns four and required before children enter kindergarten.