OU Health clinics extending hours for student vaccinations

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Is your child up to date on vaccines before school starts? The deadline is approaching! OU Health is offering extended hours this week to help parents get students ready.

"They're going to be in close quarters with each other. Kids are not great about washing their hands and using Kleenex, and so it's an easy way to help protect kids from getting sick," said Dr. Stephanie DeLeon, Associate Chief Medical Officer, OU Children's.

Dr. DeLeon with OU Children's said Oklahomans are under-vaccinated. A 2025 WalletHub survey shows Oklahoma ranks 48th for immunization rates in children and teenagers.

"We have seen a resurgence of vaccine-preventable illnesses in the last couple of years. Many people are aware we had a measles scare earlier this year, and we are seeing a lot of pertussis in our community as well," said Dr. DeLeon.

Sooner Pediatrics, Super Niños Clinic, and Grand Prairie Pediatrics will be open for extended hours this week.

They take walk-ins, but if you want to go during the day, you can schedule a spot too.

"There's a really great vaccine schedule that is laid out by the CDC. And so the physicians and team that are looking at each patient will look to see where maybe there are some gaps," said Dr. DeLeon.

OU Health said vaccines can be billed to Soonercare or private insurance.

The extended hours run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. until August 15.

Here is a list of the required vaccinations for students in Oklahoma. Below are the lists separated by school:

• Oklahoma City Public Schools
• Edmond Public Schools
• Moore Public Schools
• Mid-Del Schools
• Mustang Public Schools
• Norman Public Schools
• Putnam City Schools
• Yukon Public Schools