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This document outlines the policies and procedures for obtaining exemptions from immunization requirements at Valparaiso University Health Center.

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How to fill out Immunization Exemptions

1. Obtain the Immunization Exemption form from your local health department or school district.
2. Read the instructions carefully to understand what is required.
3. Fill out your personal information, including your name, date of birth, and contact details.
4. Specify the reason for the exemption, whether it is for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons.
5. Attach any necessary supporting documents or statements as required by your state regulations.
6. Sign and date the form to certify that the information provided is accurate.
7. Submit the completed form to the appropriate authority, such as your child's school or local health department.

Who needs Immunization Exemptions?

1. Parents or guardians of school-aged children who have specific religious beliefs.
2. Individuals with medical conditions that contraindicate vaccinations.
3. Those who are claiming a philosophical exemption, based on personal beliefs against vaccination.

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What are the excuses for not getting vaccinated?

Overall, among adults aged ≥18 years who did not get a 2023–24 COVID-19 vaccine, the most commonly reported reasons for not getting one were: concern about serious/unknown side effects (39.7%), lack of concern about getting sick (33.6%), belief that the vaccine can't prevent infection (25.9%), not trusting the

What are the religious reasons for not getting vaccinated?

Objection to vaccination was also related to: faith in divine protection and healing for Protestants, Catholics, Jewish and Muslims (10); the use of aborted fetal cells for vaccines' production among Amish and Catholic communities (including during the COVID-19 outbreak when Senior Catholic leaders from the US and

What is considered a medical exemption for vaccines?

Parents can ask for a medical exemption if a vaccine wouldn't be safe for their child. Reasons that children can get an exemption include: They have a disease or take medicine that weakens their immune system. They have a severe allergy to a vaccine or an ingredient in it.

What are religious exemptions for vaccines?

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.

What qualifies for a medical exemption for vaccines?

Parents can ask for a medical exemption if a vaccine wouldn't be safe for their child. Reasons that children can get an exemption include: They have a disease or take medicine that weakens their immune system. They have a severe allergy to a vaccine or an ingredient in it.

What are the excuses for not getting vaccinated?

Appendix I choose not to get any vaccines. I had COVID-19 recently, so the vaccine was unnecessary. I am not concerned about getting sick with COVID-19. My chances of getting infected with COVID-19 are low. I am allergic to the vaccine or there is another medical reason I cannot get the vaccine.

What are religious reasons for not being vaccinated?

Objection to vaccination was also related to: faith in divine protection and healing for Protestants, Catholics, Jewish and Muslims (10); the use of aborted fetal cells for vaccines' production among Amish and Catholic communities (including during the COVID-19 outbreak when Senior Catholic leaders from the US and

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What is Immunization Exemptions?

Immunization exemptions are legal allowances that permit individuals to forgo vaccinations due to certain qualifying conditions such as medical, religious, or philosophical reasons.

Who is required to file Immunization Exemptions?

Individuals or guardians of minors who seek to opt-out of mandatory vaccination requirements for school entry or participation in certain programs are typically required to file immunization exemptions.

How to fill out Immunization Exemptions?

To fill out immunization exemptions, individuals must complete a designated exemption form, providing necessary information about the individual, the reason for exemption, and any supporting documentation, if required by local regulations.

What is the purpose of Immunization Exemptions?

The purpose of immunization exemptions is to allow individuals to avoid vaccinations for valid reasons while still enabling public health authorities to monitor immunization rates and protect community health.

What information must be reported on Immunization Exemptions?

Information typically required on immunization exemptions includes the individual's name, birth date, the specific vaccine(s) from which they are being exempted, the reason for exemption, and sometimes a signature from a healthcare provider or a notary.