§ 1102. Immunization certificate, procedures, exemptions.

A.

No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall cause or permit a minor child to be admitted to any child care facility operating within the City of Tulsa unless the parents or guardians of the child can present certification from a licensed physician or authorized representative of any state or local department of public health that such child has received or is in the process of receiving recommended immunizations as herein specified appropriate for the child's age or that the child is likely to be immune as a result of the disease.

B.

Immunizations required, and the manner and frequency of their administration, shall be in compliance with the current immunization recommendations of the Oklahoma State Department of Health and shall conform to recognized standard medical practices in the State. The Tulsa City-County Health Department shall supervise and secure the enforcement of the required immunization program.

C.

The parents, guardian or person having legal custody of any child may claim an exemption from the immunization on medical, religious or personal grounds. The exemption may be claimed by completing forms provided to the child care facility by the Director, which forms must be kept on file at the child care facility and be made available to the Director upon inspection.

D.

If the parents or guardians are unable to pay, the Tulsa City-County Health Department shall provide, without charge, the immunizations required by this chapter.