Measles is Spreading, Help us fight back!
Measles Toolkit!
With more than 1,000 cases of measles nationwide, we’re fighting back in a big way. Oklahoma State Medical Association and Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health announced the launch of a toolkit for school administrators, arming them with materials to encourage immunizations within their school districts.
The free toolkit includes:
- A letter from our Board Chair, Dr. Steven Crawford
- Downloadable social media content with graphics
- A Downloadable flyer that can be printed or emailed to parents and families
- Templates for parent communications
Recommendations:
- Children. All children should be up to date with the MMR vaccination. The first dose should be received between 12 and 15 months of age, and the second dose should be received between 4 and 6 years of age. Check with your health care provider if you are unsure about whether your child is up to date with their vaccinations.
- Adults. All adults should have proof of immunity to measles. Acceptable proof includes one of the following:
- written documentation of vaccination
- laboratory evidence of immunity
- birth before 1957
- laboratory confirmation of disease
For More Information
Click the link below to find out more information about where to get immunized and Oklahoma’s measles response!