Oklahoma school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · OK
Last updated: 2026-11-01
💉 Vaccination Schedule
2 months
4 months
6 months
May be given at 6–18 months
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hib Dose 3Depending on product
(opens in a new tab) 💉 PCV (Pneumococcal) Dose 3 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Rotavirus Dose 3Depending on product
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hepatitis B Dose 36–18 months
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Influenza AnnualFrom 6 months annually
(opens in a new tab) 💉 COVID-19 Per current guidanceFrom 6 months
(opens in a new tab)12–15 months
15–18 months
4–6 years
11–12 years
🏫 School & Institutional Requirements
▶ 🏫 Public Schools (K–12)
Oklahoma Statutes Title 70 §1210.191 and OAC 310:535 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grade 7), Hepatitis A (K-12), and Meningococcal (grades 7-12). Oklahoma provides broad exemption options including medical, religious, and personal belief exemptions.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Oklahoma's school immunization law applies to all public and private schools, though enforcement varies. Exemption rates in private schools tend to be higher.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A (age-appropriate).
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education require MMR (2 doses) and Hepatitis B (3 doses) for all students. Meningococcal vaccine required or signed waiver for residential students.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Oklahoma healthcare facilities follow CDC guidelines. Hepatitis B per OSHA. Influenza recommended.
📊 Required Vaccines by Setting
| DTaP / Tdap | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis A | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hib | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Influenza | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Meningococcal | ✓ | — | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| MMR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| PCV (Pneumococcal) | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Polio (IPV) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Varicella | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
📝 Vaccine Exemptions
🏥 Medical
AvailableFor medical contraindications
Documentation: Submit a certificate signed by a licensed physician to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Immunization Service through its online portal or by mail. PA, nurse or ARNP signatures are not accepted. OSDH approves or denies the request. After approval, the parent/guardian gives the approved certificate to the school.
Renewal: Exemptions submitted before 7th grade expire at the end of the student's 6th grade year. A new exemption is required before enrolling in 7th grade.
Approving authority: Licensed physician signs; Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Service approves
🔗 Certificate of Medical Exemption (revised April 2026) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian completes and signs the Certificate of Exemption and submits it to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Immunization Service through its online portal or by mail. OSDH approves or denies the request. After approval, the parent/guardian gives the approved certificate to the school.
Renewal: Exemptions submitted before 7th grade expire at the end of the student's 6th grade year. A new exemption is required before enrolling in 7th grade.
Approving authority: Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Service
🔗 Certificate of Exemption (religious objection section) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
Documentation: Parent/guardian completes and signs the Certificate of Exemption and submits it to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Immunization Service through its online portal or by mail. OSDH approves or denies the request. After approval, the parent/guardian gives the approved certificate to the school.
Renewal: Exemptions submitted before 7th grade expire at the end of the student's 6th grade year. A new exemption is required before enrolling in 7th grade.
Approving authority: Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Service
🔗 Certificate of Exemption (personal objection section) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Oklahoma does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 70 §1210.191, immunization requirements apply to students 'enrolled in any public or private school,' and the Oklahoma Constitution Article 13 §4 establishing the right to homeschool does not subject homeschool students to school immunization requirements.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students. Oklahoma is a no-notice, no-reporting homeschool state.
Exemptions
Not applicable — homeschool students are exempt. Oklahoma allows medical, religious, and personal belief exemptions for school-attending students (O.S. §70-1210.192).
Notes
Oklahoma has among the least regulated homeschool environments in the country. The Oklahoma Constitution explicitly protects the right to homeschool, and no immunization reporting is required.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Oklahoma immunization data added to Parent Decision Center.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶ What vaccines are required for kindergarten and school in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Statutes Title 70 §1210.191 and OAC 310:535 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grade 7), Hepatitis A (K-12), and Meningococcal (grades 7-12). Oklahoma provides broad exemption options including medical, religious, and personal belief exemptions. Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health.
▶ What vaccines does Oklahoma require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A (age-appropriate).
▶ Does Oklahoma allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Oklahoma allows medical, religious and personal-belief exemptions. Exemption requests are submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Health for review.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Oklahoma?
Medical: Submit a certificate signed by a licensed physician to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Immunization Service through its online portal or by mail. PA, nurse or ARNP signatures are not accepted. OSDH approves or denies the request. After approval, the parent/guardian gives the approved certificate to the school. Religious: Parent/guardian completes and signs the Certificate of Exemption and submits it to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Immunization Service through its online portal or by mail. OSDH approves or denies the request. After approval, the parent/guardian gives the approved certificate to the school. Personal-belief: Parent/guardian completes and signs the Certificate of Exemption and submits it to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Immunization Service through its online portal or by mail. OSDH approves or denies the request. After approval, the parent/guardian gives the approved certificate to the school. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education require MMR (2 doses) and Hepatitis B (3 doses) for all students. Meningococcal vaccine required or signed waiver for residential students.