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Vaccination Policy and Laws Table of Contents:
______________________________ Under Oklahoma law, while you are encouraged to vaccinate your child in order for him or her to attend school, you have the legal right to decide not to vaccinate your child for medical reasons, religious reasons or personal reasons. If you decide not to vaccinate, ask your day care center or school administrator for the Oklahoma Department of Health's Certificate of Exemption form ODH Form 216-A or you may download a copy from this website. Please be aware that if you decide not to vaccinate, if an outbreak of a disease does occur, your child will be asked to remain out of school for the duration of the outbreak. _________________________________ Current Statutes
& Laws: 10 Okl. St. § 411 (2003) § 411. Certificate of immunization as condition for admission to day care facility--Alteration of list of required immunizations A. No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity operating a day care center or day care home in this state shall cause or permit a minor child two (2) months of age or older to be admitted to such facility unless and until the parent, guardian, or other related person of such child presents certification from a licensed physician or authorized representative of any state or local department of public health that such child has received or will receive immunization at the medically appropriate time against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), measles (rubeola), rubella, hepatitis A, varicella, and poliomyelitis; or presents such certification that the child is likely to be immune as a result of the disease. Provided, however, that in the event the parent, guardian, or other person presenting a child for admission to a day care center or day care home certifies in writing that a family emergency exists, the requirement imposed by this section may be waived for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Such certification shall be made prior to the provision of care. No such waiver shall be knowingly permitted more than once for any child. B. The State Board of Health, by rule, may alter the list of immunizations required under this section after notice and hearing. Any change in the list of immunizations required shall be submitted to the next regular session of the Legislature and such change shall remain in force and effect unless and until a concurrent resolution of disapproval is passed. Hearings shall be conducted by the State Board of Health, or such officer, agents or employees as the State Board of Health may designate for that purpose. The State Board of Health shall give appropriate notice of the proposed change in the list of immunizations required and of the time and place for hearing. The change shall become effective on a date fixed by the State Board of Health. Any change in the list of immunizations required may be amended or repealed in the same manner as provided for its adoption. Proceedings pursuant to this subsection shall be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act. 10 Okl. St. § 412 (2003) § 412. Manner and frequency of immunizations--Enforcement of act A. The immunizations required by this act, and the manner and frequency of their administration, as prescribed by the State Board of Health, shall conform to recognized standard medical practices in this state. The State Department of Health shall supervise and secure the enforcement of the required immunization program. B. The Department of Human Services shall render reasonable assistance to the State Department of Health in the enforcement of the provisions of this act. This assistance shall be in the form of revocation or denial of the license of any facility not in compliance with this act. 10 Okl. St. § 413 (2003) § 1-502. Rules and regulations (a) The State Board of Health shall have authority to adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, as it deems necessary to aid in the prevention and control of communicable disease, which may be on the following matters: Recommended immunization procedures; quarantine measures; exclusion of children from school; regulation of public meetings and gatherings in epidemic situations; regulation of vectors; control of vehicles capable of transmitting a communicable disease; detection and diagnosis of communicable disease; carriers of disease; disposal of infected body wastes and other materials; fumigation, cleaning and sterilization, and disinfection; and other necessary measures to prevent and control communicable disease. (b) The State Board of Health is authorized to establish preventive programs for noncommunicable diseases and to promulgate rules and regulations for the control of causative or toxic substances which can or may cause disease. DIVISION III. OTHER SCHOOL LAWS 70 Okl. St. § 1210.191 (2003) 70 Okl. St. § 1210.192 (2003) § 1210.192. Exemptions Any minor child, through the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child, may submit to the health authority charged with the enforcement of the immunization laws of this state: 1. A certificate of a licensed physician as defined in Section 725.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, stating that the physical condition of the child is such that immunization would endanger the life or health of the child; or 2. A written statement by the parent, guardian or legal custodian of the child objecting to immunization of the child; whereupon the child shall be exempt from the immunization laws of this state. The Oklahoma Statute Types of Doctors Authorized By
Statute to Sign Medical Exemptions "Upon receipt of a written statement by the parent or guardian objecting to such immunizations because of religious or other reasons, then such child shall be exempt from the provisions of this act" Birth Exemptions: For those who are planning a hospital birth but want to opt out of routine post natal procedures such as a Hep B shot, vitamin K injection, newborn screening, or the application of silver nitrate in the newborn's eyes, a very specific birthing plan must be submitted to the hospital in advance of the birth. Hospital staff must be informed, in advance, of your needs, wants and desires where your baby and birthing experience are concerned. The same applies to midwives. IMPORTANT! Please
download this if you're expecting a child or know someone who is! The prescribing information on Vitamin
K shot states that fatalities are an adverse reaction according to the
Merck pharmaceutical package insert. "WARNING - INTRAVENOUS USE Severe reactions, including fatalities, have occurred during and immediately after the parenteral administration of AquaMEPHYTON (Phytonadione)." The package insert should be printed out and used along with the model birth plan letter, Newborn Screening Refusal Form page 19 of the manual (above...), and your exemption letter or AFFIDAVIT. This shows the hospital or birthing center that you are aware of the risks of Vitamin K injection, and that they should be too. Sample Vaccine Letters From this website... http://www.vaccines.bizland.com/letters.htm Most states now require the Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Many parents are also faced with emergency room personnel during accident visits. If your pediatrician understands your views, get him involved with the hospital. As a last resort, protect your right to receive quality care in the following manner. (Usually, you'll never find anybody in the hospital to sign this simple form): "I certify that the (Name of Vaccine)________ vaccine being administered to (Name of Child)_________ is free from all known and yet unknown zoonotic or human viruses or viral fragments and will not cause acute or chronic illness in the recipient due to viral contamination or as a reaction to the components of this vaccine. (Signature of Physician and Date)_________." If you do get a signature, hold on to the form. (Links to model birth plan letter and
acceptance of responsibility) Model Birth Plan Letter for Hospital Births. You can attach an exemption from immunizations. In some states, there are religious exemptions from newborn screening tests such as PKU, etc... Model Letter for Hospital Births (Model11425.doc) Model Birth Plan Letter for Hospital Births. This one is more detailed. You can attach an exemption from immunizations. In some states, there are religious exemptions from newborn screening tests such as PKU, etc... Model letter for hospital births 2.doc (11426) Model letter for hospital births for adoptions
-- Dear Doctor and Medical Staff.doc (11427) Or you can do your own model birth
plan letter online: State Form Required: ODH Form 216-A Certificate of Exemption PDF downloadable version of ODH Form
216-A Certificate of Exemption
Vaccination Policy and Laws You can pick up a copy of ODH Form 216-A
Certificate of Exemption at your local Health Department or Board of Education.
Or you can print it out here: http://www.unhinderedliving.com/exemptionform.html
OKLAHOMA LAW REGARDING COMPULSORY VACCINATIONS FOR POST SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS By law, all post secondary students who live on campus in any private or public institution of higher learning will be provided information about the dangers of meningococcal disease (meningitis) as well as information about the risks and benefits of the vaccination against this disease. Under the law, once you have received this information, and have decided not to be vaccinated against meningitis, if you are 18 years of age or older, you must sign a waiver provided by the school. If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian will be required to sign for you. Vaccination Policy and Laws State Statute Pertaining To The
Meningitis Vaccination Exemptions Oklahoma College Meningitis Exemption
Form Students - All post secondary students whether part or full time regarding other vaccinations All post secondary students whether part or full time, must provide evidence of having been vaccinated against hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella, OR, sign an exemption form stating that for medical, religious or philosophical reasons, they wish to decline. Oklahoma State Statute Pertaining
To Hepatits B, Measles, Mumps & Rubella Exemption Form for Hepatits B,
Measles Mumps & Rubella from this page: Oklahoma College & University
immunization waiver form (this form will work for all OK post secondary
institutions). NSU IMMUNIZATION WAIVER FORM The University of Tulsa - Alexander
Student Health Center Immunization Certificate of Exemption Oklahoma State University OSU-Okmulgee
Certificate of Exemption (check either medical or religious on pg. 1 University of Central Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Certificate of Meningococcal Vaccine Waiver Murray State College - Tishomingo,
Oklahoma 73460 OSU OKMULGEE Oklahoma Department of Corrections TB Test: The Oklahoma Department of Corrections - Annual TB testing required for inmates and employees. TB Testing Exemption Letter: TB Testing Exemption Letter for
Adults. Lead Testing Exemption Letter: OKLAHOMA LAW REGARDING COMPULSORY VACCINATIONS FOR POST SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS By law, all post secondary students who live on campus in any private or public institution of higher learning will be provided information about the dangers of meningococcal disease (meningitis) as well as information about the risks and benefits of the vaccination against this disease. Under the law, once you have received this information, and have decided not to be vaccinated against meningitis, if you are 18 years of age or older, you must sign a waiver provided by the school. If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian will be required to sign for you. State Statute Pertaining To The
Meningitis Vaccination Oklahoma State Statute Pertaining
To Hepatits B, Measles, Mumps & Rubella |
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