First Confirmed Measles Case at Northwest Pediatrics
This child was seen for an appointment in our office with cold symptoms & fever on 04/04/2025. Classic measles symptoms developed over the next few days which warranted testing. On 04/09/2025, we received notification from the Oklahoma State Health Department that the child’s measles test was positive. We have assisted the health department, and also personally contacted all parents of patients seen in our office during the potential exposure window on 04/04/2025.
It has ALWAYS been a priority to ensure health & safety for our patients. Please rest assured that a potential measles exposure is NOT a risk to the vast majority of our patients 12 months and older, given that a single dose of the measles vaccine is 93% effective. However, given the current environment, we have been in constant contact with the state health department, state epidemiologist, and Oklahoma Children's Hospital to develop additional protocols to provide a safe environment for our vulnerable patients, which includes the following:
Virtual visits for those with potential measles exposure &/or specific symptoms
Optional appointment check-in via phone: parents call the front desk to check in from the parking lot, then wait in their car until advised that an exam room is available
Additional office cleaning measures
Sick individuals are encouraged to wear a mask
Parents are encouraged to shield sick younger children & babies with a thin blanket or car seat cover
Early measles vaccine for infants 6 to 11 months of age: Newborns have some protection from antibodies passed to them during pregnancy. Those antibodies wane with time and are gone by 12 months of age. Children in our office receive their first measles vaccines at 12 months of age, and the second at 4 years of age. However, during a measles outbreak, infants are eligible to receive the vaccine as early as 6 months of age. Although it is not currently a recommendation by the Oklahoma State Department of Health for all infants, parents have the option to request an early measles vaccination for their child.
Please use the following links for additional information about measles:
Popcorn with Pediatricians
Come and join us for a fun and interactive setting, where you will learn about basic baby care for your newborn and expectations for your first clinic visit and beyond.
The classes will be open to all expectant and new parents, regardless of seeing one of our providers for your pediatric care.
Upcoming dates:
May 6th @ 5:30pm
June 5th @ 5:30pm
Light refreshments will be provided. Visit the registration page to sign up.
We have a new feature added to the Patient Portal
We now have an Acute Sick appointment request! Please check out the portal for this new feature which will help parents with appointment times prior to the clinic opening for you to better prepare your day!
You can now make payments through our portal!
nwpeds.pcc.com/portal
Please call our office today to sign up for Patient Portal today!
Dedicated to providing the best pediatric care of your children for over 30 years
NWPEDS is a pediatric clinic with eight physicians established over 30 years ago! Our staff is dedicated to providing the best pediatric care of your children from birth to 18 years of age. NWPEDS offers caring and compassionate pediatric nurses, friendly and helpful administrative office and the best Providers!
We provide immediate triage nurses to speak with daily, same day sick appointments, 24 hour nurse triage care and a staff dedicated to the happiness and health of your child/children and family.
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone
405.755.2230
(Live triage nurse available via voice mail after hours)
Fax
405.755.0389
Address
Mercy Plaza
4140 West Memorial Road
Suite 413
Oklahoma City, OK 73120