Immunization

School Entry Requirements

Currently, all 50 states have school immunization laws—although there are differences in what may be required in different states. All 50 states allow exemptions from vaccines for medical reasons; 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons; and about 20 states allow exemptions for philosophical reasons.

 

 

 

State Laws

These resources list the daycare and school entry requirements in each state.

• Immunization Action Coalition (Exit Site)
• National Network for Immunization Information (Exit Site)

 

Exemptions

This site provides background on exemptions from immunization and the health consequences associated with exemptions.

• National Network for Immunization Information (Exit Site)
  

 

Last Updated: 3/16/2013