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Immunization and Complete Physical Exam paperwork

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Immunization Requirements for School

__** NH State Statute: 141-C:20-a Immunization**__

I. All parents or legal guardians shall have their children who are residing in this state immunized against certain diseases. These diseases shall include, but not be limited to, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to other diseases which require immunization.

II. No child shall be admitted or enrolled in any school or child care agency, public or private, unless the following is demonstrated:

(a) Immunization under paragraph I; (b) Partial immunization relative to the age of the child as specified in rules adopted by the commissioner; or (c) Exemption under RSA 141-C:20-c.

__**NH State Statute 141C:20-c Exemptions**__

I. A physician licensed under RSA 329, or a physician exempted under RSA 329:21, III, certifies that immunization against a particular disease may be detrimental to the child's health. The exemption shall exist only for the length of time, in the opinion of the physician, such immunization would be detrimental to the child. An exemption from immunization for one disease shall not affect other required immunizations. II. A parent or legal guardian objects to immunization because of religious beliefs. The parent or legal guardian shall sign a notarized form stating that the child has not been immunized because of religious beliefs. []
 * 141-C:20-c Exemptions. –** A child shall be exempt from immunization if:

If your preference is to not vaccinate your child, you must have signed a [|Refusal to Vaccinate] form with your child's physician and provide a copy to the school to keep on file.

If you have a Religious reason to not vaccinate your child, you must have a [|Religious Exemption] form signed **__and notorized__** and provide this original to the school to have on file.

If you have question about this, please call the NH Immunization Program at 1-800-852-3345 x4482