Back-to-school time is one of the busiest times of year for families, so we at OKC Mom wanted to make your life a little bit easier and gather great resources all together in one place. Whether you are jumping into homeschooling or sending your child to school, we want you to know that you are supported.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Ace Your Kids’ Back-to-School Checklist! Back-to-school season will be here soon. Save yourself the headache and start planning NOW to prepare for the school year! Secure birth certificate copies, request current shot records, get immunizations in order and schedule well-child exams. The Oklahoma State Department of Health has handy resources available at BackToSchoolOK.com to set your family up for success. You can also download a printable checklist here.
Quick Facts:
- Ordering birth certificate copies online is the fastest way to receive them before school starts.
- Shot records can be requested through the Oklahoma State Immunization Information System or from your child’s health care provider.
- Immunizations and well-child exams can be scheduled through your child’s health care provider or county health department.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- How do I order a birth certificate copy?
- Order online (bit.ly/BC-Oklahoma) or by phone at (877) 817-7364. Requests from a parent named on the birth record are typically issued within two business days and arrive in the mail within a week.
- What immunizations does my child need, and are they required to be immunized to attend public school?
- Visit bit.ly/IG-Oklahoma to review a childhood immunization guide by age.
- All children aged two months and older must present an immunization record or file an exemption to attend public school. If needed for medical, religious or personal reasons, complete an immunization exemption request by visiting bit.ly/IER-Oklahoma.
- Is a well-child exam the same thing as a sports physical?
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- A well-child checkup can include the exam required for a sports physical but covers more. In-depth information like your child’s health history, growth measurements, blood pressure, required lab tests, and development and behavior screenings are all included in a well-child exam.
View additional FAQs and learn more at BackToSchoolOK.com!
Back to School Checklist
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