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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.
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:
If you or anyone in your tax household is member of a recognized religious sect or division who is opposed to acceptance of public benefits or private insurance benefits, or who relies solely on a religious method of healing, you can apply for a religious conscience exemption.
California removed its personal and religious exemption option in 2015. Parent/guradian must complete an online educational module to receive a non-medical exemption. Connecticut removed its religious exemption option in 2021.
Any child who does not meet these requirements will be sent home from school. The only children who do not require vaccination are those with medical exemptions. There are no religious exemptions for vaccination requirements in New York.
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.
A request for medical exemption to immunization must be completed annually on the NYSDOH Medical Exemption Statement, (Request for Medical Exemption_SY22-23 (nyc) for New York City (NYC) schools) and signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in NYS certifying that the immunization “may be detrimental” to ...
Vaccines required for day care, pre-K, and school attendance Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP or Tdap) Hepatitis B vaccine. Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) Polio vaccine. Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that all states require children entering childcare, and students starting school, college, and other postsecondary educational institutions to be up to date on MMR vaccination: 1 dose is recommended for preschool-aged children 12 months or older.