What Vaccine Exemptions are there?
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Have you done the research and decided you do not want to vaccinate your children? You may have any number of reasons to choose not to vaccinate. Your child may have an illness that would be worsened by the shots. Or, perhaps you have religious beliefs that will affect your decision. In other situations, you may not want to vaccinate your child simply because you are concerned about the problems that might be connected with the vaccinations. Regardless, you should consider the exemptions that are offered in your state and see which one would apply to you. In some cases, you may find it difficult to get an exemption so it is important to start early to ensure you are able to protect your child from vaccines. The following are the three types of exemptions that are available. It is important to understand that not all states offer all three exemptions. In fact, only the medical exemption is offered in all 50 states and doctors will only give this one to children who truly do have a medical condition and cannot receive vaccines for safety reasons. The only other two are religious and philosophical and they are not available in all states. Do the research to find out what is available in your state.
Medical Exemptions
Medical exemptions are available in every state for children who cannot receive vaccines due to a medical condition. If your child has a medical condition or has had past reactions to vaccinations then receiving a medical exemption for your child to attend daycare, preschool, or school will be no problem. A doctor’s note is required with the application for exemption detailing the medical condition and why vaccines would be dangerous.
Religious Exemptions
A religious exemption is available in most states with only two not offering this option. A religious exemption allows parents to forego vaccinating their children by applying for an exemption based on their religious beliefs.
Philosophical Exemptions
Parents with strong beliefs against vaccines may apply for this exemption. Only 20 states currently offer this exemption so parents should do some research on what is available in their state and what their options are.
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