Good day,
As promised, I am adding specific steps on what parents can do to submit an EXEMPTION from Immunizations. The laws and rules are different for each state, so I chose to focus on New York State because they have some of the trickiest rules and regulations in the country.
NEW YORK STATE STATUTES/LAWS
It is easy to find the law that says you are REQUIRED to immunize your child. Here is the New York State Law, specifically excluding immunizations—THIS IS THE EXACT LAW, WHERE IT IS AND WHAT IT SAYS.
Public Health Law: Article 21, Title 6, Section 2164, Subdivision 9
LINK:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/immunization/docs/2164.pdf
LAW, as QUOTED:
9. This section shall not apply to children whose parent, parents, or guardian hold genuine and sincere religious beliefs which are contrary to the practices herein required, and no certificate shall be required as a prerequisite to such children being admitted or received into school or attending school.”
***Next is the law saying the doctor has to report you to the health department if you deny the vaccination:
Public Health Law: Article 21, Title 6, Section 2168, Subdivision 5(f) - Statewide Immunization Registry
LAW, as QUOTED:
(f) The immunization status of children exempt from immunizations pursuant to subdivision eight of this section and a parent claiming exemption pursuant to subdivision nine of section twenty-one hundred sixty-four of this title shall be reported by the health care provider.
NOTE--someone might try to scare you with this; Please don’t be afraid, as they are putting ALL of the children who do get a vaccination into a registry also! They will all be recorded in a record somewhere, so saying YES to Immunization does not prevent this!
The School Requirements…
LINK
http://www.nyhealth.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/docs/school_instruction_booklet.pdf
End of Page 17, then page 18 for exemptions…
NYCRR (NY Compilation of Rules & Regulations, Title 10)
LINK
http://w3.health.state.ny.us/dbspace/NYCRR10.nsf/56cf2e25d626f9f785256538006c3ed7/8525652c00680c3e8525652c006ff9ff?OpenDocument
Section 66-1.3 has the guidelines for exemption
These are like the pieces to the puzzle. In future posts, I will provide you with SPECIFIC STEPS and a SAMPLE LETTER for you to utilize for your Immunization Exemption. Please feel free to share any and all of this information with anyone who can benefit.
Awareness & Wellness,
The Whole Body Consultant
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