Pryor Public Schools

Immunizations are key to promoting a healthier community by helping prevent or lessen the severity of certain diseases. Immunizations cost less than disease treatment, are recommended by health care providers, and are required prior to attending school or child care.

Oklahoma law requires that parents of all students of all grade levels attending school or child care facilities, submit acceptable evidence of current, up-to-date immunizations or an approved exemption form. Such evidence is required before the child is allowed to enter or attend school or child care: Oklahoma Immunization Law.

The State of Oklahoma also requires all students entering into the 7th grade to receive one Tdap booster for immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact their child’s healthcare provider to arrange for this immunization and will need to provide their school with a copy of their immunization record showing completion of the Tdap booster prior to starting school.

Per Oklahoma State requirements for school enrollment, a parent or legal guardian shall provide one of the following:

1. Current, up-to-date immunization records

OR

2. An approved Oklahoma Immunization Exemption Form      

Children with specific medical contraindications to any or all immunizations may apply for an exemption. The children will be allowed to attend school if the medical reason is stated and the statement is signed by a licensed physician.

Children whose parents have objections to immunizations based on religious teachings or personal beliefs may also apply for an exemption.

Process to Submit an Online Immunization Exemption Request

1. Create an account.

2. Submit your exemption online through the portal.

3. Upon receiving your completed request, Immunization Service will review it and either approve or deny it within 1-3 Business Days.

4. Upon Immunization Service's approval of your exemption request, you will receive an email notice requiring you to log back into the portal to download the approved exemption certificate. 

5. Parents/Guardians will be responsible for providing the approved exemption certificate to their child's school, child care facility or Head Start program.

County health departments and private doctors do not provide exemption certificates.

Exemption submissions and certificates cannot be submitted or obtained in-person at the Oklahoma State Department of Health. 

DISCLAIMER: The Immunization Service reviews all exemptions and approves or disapproves them. If the exemption is not approved, the parent/guardian must complete and submit another exemption request or present an immunization record for the child to attend school, child care or Head Start program.