The school year is officially back in full swing across Oklahoma City — and along with sharpened pencils and fresh backpacks come the less welcome guests: germs.
Every August and September, we see a sharp increase in illnesses like colds, stomach bugs, strep, and even cases of flu and RSV. With kids back in close contact, sharing supplies, lunch tables, and playgrounds, it’s no surprise that viruses spread quickly. And for many families, that means missed school days, disrupted work schedules, and last-minute scrambles to find care.
But here’s the good news: With a proactive approach — and a little help from Saving Grace’s in-home urgent care services — parents in OKC can stay one step ahead of the back-to-school germ wave.
Classrooms are the perfect breeding grounds for common childhood illnesses. Most kids have underdeveloped immune systems compared to adults, and many don’t yet practice ideal hygiene (think: sneezing into hands, sharing water bottles, or skipping handwashing).
Some of the most common illnesses we see this time of year in Oklahoma City include:
And once one child in the class gets sick, it often moves through homes and entire grade levels quickly.
You can’t prevent every illness — but you can strengthen your child’s defenses and lower the risk of constant sick days. Here’s how:
Sleep plays a critical role in immune health. Most school-aged children need 9–11 hours of sleep per night. Create a bedtime routine and avoid screens an hour before sleep.
Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop the spread of germs. Teach your kids to:
Water bottles, snacks, headphones, and even lip balm are easy vehicles for bacteria and viruses. Encourage kids to keep these to themselves — and label everything clearly.
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps support immune function. Consider adding a multivitamin if your child is a picky eater.
We know it’s not always easy, but sending a child to school with a fever or lingering symptoms only prolongs the cycle. When in doubt, stay home — and call Saving Grace for support.
After a long summer, it’s easy to fall behind on routine pediatric vaccines — but now is the time to catch up. Vaccines protect not just your child, but the entire school community.
In addition to required school immunizations, consider:
At Saving Grace, we can coordinate vaccine catch-ups as part of our in-home visits — no waiting rooms or missed work required.
Even with the best prevention, chances are your child will catch something this school year. Here are some signs it’s time to call in professional help:
We know what it’s like — your child gets sick overnight, your spouse has a packed schedule, and your day is already stacked with meetings or errands. That’s where we come in.
Saving Grace offers 24/7 in-home urgent care to families throughout the Oklahoma City metro. Our licensed providers come to your home — with the tools, tests, and treatments you need to get answers and get better.
Here’s how we make your life easier:
You don’t need to rearrange your whole life just to get your child the care they need. With Saving Grace, help is just a call or tap away.
Back-to-school season doesn’t have to mean an endless cycle of sniffles, fevers, and last-minute urgent care trips. With a few smart prevention habits — and Saving Grace’s mobile urgent care services — you can keep your family healthier, happier, and out of the clinic.
Ready to prepare for a healthier school year?
Book your first in-home visit with Saving Grace OKC today.
We’ll come to you — because House Calls Are Back®.
