There are a number of ways that someone can prove strongly held religious beliefs that getting the vaccine would contradict. Writing a formal letter requesting exemption. Getting a close friend, family member or fellow member of the clergy to write a letter. Filling out and submitting a religious exemption request form:
Starting January 1, 2021, all new medical exemptions for school and child care entry must be issued through CAIR-ME. Parents can create an account in CAIR-ME and apply for an exemption. They will receive an exemption application number to give to their child's physician.
Vaccine Requirements: State by State Religious ExemptionPhilosophical Exemption Texas Texas Yes Yes Utah Utah Yes Yes Vermont Vt. Yes Yes Virginia Va. Yes No47 more rows
All states allow exemptions for medical reasons, and almost all states (except California, Mississippi and West Virginia) grant religious or philosophical exemptions for people who have sincerely held beliefs that prohibit immunizations.
Parents who do not want to vaccinate their children attending school have three options: obtain a medical exemption to vaccinations, enroll in homeschooling or independent study without classroom instruction, or have their children evaluated and enrolled in special education services.
To request a medical exemption for your child, the first step is to register for a CAIR-ME account at the CAIR-ME web site ( ). Next, log in to your account and complete the required fields to request an exemption.
Starting January 1, 2021, all new medical exemptions for school and child care entry must be issued through CAIR-ME. Parents can create an account in CAIR-ME and apply for an exemption. They will receive an exemption application number to give to their child's physician.
Pediatricians and other health care providers may decide it is in their best interest to formally document a parent's refusal to accept vaccinations/immunizations for a minor child. This form, which should not be considered a legal document without advice from a lawyer, may be used for such documentation.
I request to be exempted from the vaccine requirement on the basis of my bona fide religious belief, observance or practice. The following information is submitted in support of my request. (Please attach additional pages if needed.)