A religious exemption from vaccination must be obtained from a county health department. Religious exemption is not authorized or issued by schools or physicians. Every county health department issues a standardized approved religious exemption form (DH 681).
Form DH 681, Religious Exemption From Immunization, is issued if immunizations are in conflict with the religious tenets and practices of the child's parent or guardian.
Immunization Requirements for Entry into Florida Schools Students from Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who are coming into a Florida school for the first time must present an immunization record (DH 680) and a current Florida School Entry Physical Examination, Form (DH 3040).
The Form DH 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, must be used to document receipt of Immunizations and is required for enrollment into the Florida school systems, programs, childcare facilities, and family daycare homes.
Immunization Services RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS (DH Form 681) - Individuals requesting Religious Exemptions for children need to apply in person and bring the child's birth certificate and parent/guardian's ID. Religious Exemptions do not require an appointment.
Out-of-State Immunizations must be transferred to a Florida Certificate of Immunization Form (DH680). This form must be completed by a physician or a Florida County Health Department and electronically certified.
Immunization Services RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS (DH Form 681) - Individuals requesting Religious Exemptions for children need to apply in person and bring the child's birth certificate and parent/guardian's ID. Religious Exemptions do not require an appointment.
A Permanent Medical Exemption, documented on the Form DH 680, can be granted if a child cannot be fully immunized due to medical reasons. In this case, the child's physician must state in writing, the reasons for exemption based on valid clinical reasoning or evidence.