All states allow exemptions for medical reasons, and almost all states (except California, Mississippi and West Virginia) grant religious or philosophical exemptions for people who have sincerely held beliefs that prohibit immunizations.
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.
Pediatricians and other health care providers may decide it is in their best interest to formally document a parent's refusal to accept vaccinations/immunizations for a minor child. This form, which should not be considered a legal document without advice from a lawyer, may be used for such documentation.
All states allow exemptions for medical reasons, and almost all states (except California, Mississippi and West Virginia) grant religious or philosophical exemptions for people who have sincerely held beliefs that prohibit immunizations.
Request an affidavit via the Immunization Section Affidavit Request website. Please use the Microsoft Edge web browser when submitting a vaccine exemption request online. If requesting an Affidavit by Mail, send a written request for an affidavit through the United States Postal Service (USPS).
There are a number of ways that someone can prove strongly held religious beliefs that getting the vaccine would contradict. Writing a formal letter requesting exemption. Getting a close friend, family member or fellow member of the clergy to write a letter. Filling out and submitting a religious exemption request form:
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 ...
Overall, adults aged ≥18 years who did not get a 2023–24 flu vaccine most commonly reported the following reasons for not getting one: lack of concern about getting sick (36.8%), choosing not to get any vaccine (28.2%), belief that the vaccine can't prevent infection (19.2%), concern about serious/unknown side effects ...
I request to be exempted from the vaccine requirement on the basis of my bona fide religious belief, observance or practice. The following information is submitted in support of my request. (Please attach additional pages if needed.)