Exempt Form For Immunizations In Fulton
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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.
Georgia law requires children attending a school or a childcare facility be protected from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Parents will need to provide Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231) to their child's school or child care to show their child has been vaccinated against certain preventable diseases.
Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization, Form 2208 is required. After completion of the affidavit, the parent or legal guardian must have the form filed with the school or childcare facility the child will be attending as legal documentation of exemption from the required immunizations.
Ultimately, the parent has a right to refuse any medical intervention or treatment for their child, including a vaccine. Their decision, however, may conflict with a pediatrician's advice.
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.
Georgia law allows for two types of exemptions from the immunization requirements: medical and religious. Each child must have one of two items on file—either a valid Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231) or a signed, notarized statement, which is called an affidavit of religious exemption.
Modal title StatePersonal ExemptionReligious Exemption California No No Colorado Yes Yes Connecticut No No Delaware No Yes47 more rows •
