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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Medical exemption - A signed, completed medical exemption form approved by the NYSDOH or NYC Department of Education from a physician licensed to practice medicine in NYS certifying that immunization may be detrimental to the child's health, containing sufficient information to identify a medical contraindication to a ...
New York State PHL Section 2165 requires students attending post-secondary institutions who were born on or after January 1, 1957 and registered for 6 or more credit hours to demonstrate proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella. Those born before 1957 do not need to submit proof of immunization.
New York removed its religious exemption option in 2019. Parent/guardian must submit request signed by a health care provider or obtain a certificate after viewing an educational module to receive a non-medical exemption.
A medical exemption is allowed when a child has a medical condition that prevents them from receiving a vaccine. There are no nonmedical exemptions to school vaccine requirements in NYS. For more information about Medical Exemptions visit the Child Care Programs, Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions.
No Religious Exemptions As of June 13, 2019, NY State no longer allows religious exemptions from mandated vaccinations. Read the Frequently Asked Questions about Legislation Removing Non-Medical Exemptions from School Vaccination Requirement.
The medical exemption requires a signature from a licensed physician in the state of Oklahoma. The religious exemption requires a signature from a parent or a religious leader.
A pharmacist may administer immunizations based on a patient-specific prescription/order for an immunization from a physician or a nurse practitioner. Likewise, a pharmacist may administer immunizations based on a non-patient specific order from a New York State licensed physician or nurse practitioner.
New York removed its religious exemption option in 2019. Parent/guardian must submit request signed by a health care provider or obtain a certificate after viewing an educational module to receive a non-medical exemption.