samples of religious exemption letters for vaccinations

Note: CDC ACIP defines which vaccine-preventable infections are applicable to this kind of vaccine exemption.

'Medical, Immune' exemption may be based on evidence of existing immunity to a vaccine-preventable infection.

'Medical, Reactive' exemption may be based on previous severe reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a specific vaccine.

Contraindication to a specific vaccine, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC ACIP) and/or a determination by a medical provider that vaccination will seriously endanger a patient's health.

Permanent Exemptions* may be granted indefinitely based on:.

Temporary challenges with vaccine supply.

Pending completion of an ongoing medical evaluation that would affect a vaccine decision.

Temporary conditions (e.g., acute illness or, for some vaccines, pregnancy or certain medications may prompt deferral of vaccination to a later time).

Temporary Exemptions* may be granted for brief periods of time, no longer than 365 days, based on:.

What are the different types of military exemptions? Medical Both health care professionals and service members may contact the DHA Immunization Healthcare Support Center at 87 (DSN 761-4245), Option 1, for vaccine medical exemption guidance. Health care professionals may be consulted regarding medical exemption recommendations. Where can I get more information?įor general guidance, please see the Joint Instruction (AR 40-562, BUMEDINST 6230.15B, AFI 48-110_IP, CG COMDTINST M6230.4G) Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for Prevention of Infectious Disease. An administrative exemption is a non-medical function that may be considered by an individual's command or employer.

A medical exemption may be validated by a health care professional. There are two general types of vaccine exemptions: medical and administrative.

Sometimes, however, an individual may be considered exempt from a particular vaccination. Vaccination programs are important to military public health and readiness.

Samples of religious exemption letters for vaccinations