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Mandates on Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Exit
Site)
Organized by disease, this resource page features a comprehensive
list of immunizations required by state for child care and school entry (from
the Immunization Action Coalition). State
Immunization Requirements for School Entry
(Exit Site) Download
this chart from the Sabin Vaccine Institue to find out each state's immunization
requirements for school entry. Individual
State Immunziation Requirements for School Entry (Exit
Site) Currently, all 50 states have school immunization lawsalthough
there are differences in what may be required in different states. Search for
state immunization requirements for school entry by state (from the National Network
of Immunization Information). Exemptions
from Immunization Laws (Exit
Site) As of May 2004, all 50 states allow vaccination exemptions
for medical reasons; 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons; and 20
states allow exemptions for philosophical reasons. Common
Questions About School Immunization Laws
(Exit Site)
Why does the government require that certain vaccines be given to children? Are
there legal consequences for parents if they choose not to vaccinate their children?
(from the National Network on Immunization Information)
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