It's also a good idea to keep a copy for your records. Private schools when it comes to private.MoreIt's also a good idea to keep a copy for your records. Private schools when it comes to private. Schools they have more leeway to set their own policies.
Illinois state law requires certain immunizations for children and adults enrolled in child care, school, or college. State law also mandates immunizations for adults in specific fields of work ( e.g., health care).
Religious exemptions are often justified as a protection of religious freedom, and proponents of religious exemptions argue that complying with a law against one's faith is a greater harm than complying against a law that one otherwise disagrees with due to a fear of divine judgment.
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.
In Illinois, religious exemptions are the only non-medical exemption families can seek.
DECLINE: I do not want the flu vaccination given to me because of a sincerely held religious reason. I realize that my refusal may put patients, visitors, and family at risk. By declining the influenza vaccine, I understand I am at risk of acquiring influenza.
To receive an exemption to vaccination, an adult individual or must provide a statement detailing the medical or religious beliefs that prevent the student from receiving each required school vaccinations/examination being requested.
All children two months of age and older must present an immunization record or file for an exemption before they are allowed to attend child care or school in Oklahoma.
Children with specific medical contraindications to any or all immunizations may be allowed to attend if the medical reason is stated and this statement is signed by a licensed physician and submitted to the school, child care facility or Head Start.
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.