August 08, 2025

How to Get a Vaccine Exemption for Your Child: A State By State Guide for Parents [Podcast Episode #226]

13 minutes

This guide will cover how to get a vaccine exemption in each of the 50 United States.

Parents who choose vaccination exemption for their children do so because they believe that children get too many shots altogether, and they have valid concerns about serious side effects, such as autism. Ultimately, it is a parent’s choice to make the right decision for their child’s individual needs.

Types of Exemptions:

Medical Exemptions:

These are granted when a child has a medical contraindication to a vaccine, such as allergies to vaccine components or a history of adverse reactions.

Non-medical Exemptions:

These include:

Religious Exemptions: Allowing exemptions based on religious beliefs that prohibit vaccination.

Philosophical or Personal Belief Exemptions: Allowing exemptions based on personal or moral convictions against vaccination.

State Variations:

Medical Exemptions:

All states and the District of Columbia allow medical exemptions for children unable to receive vaccines due to medical reasons. Typically, a medical exemption must be written by an MD or doctor of osteopathy (DO).

Religious Exemptions:

This exemption is based on the First Amendment, the right to freely hold and exercise religious beliefs. Most states allow religious exemptions, with only a few (like California, New York, and West Virginia) not allowing any non-medical exemptions...

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August 08, 2025

How to Get a Vaccine Exemption for Your Child: A State By State Guide for Parents [Podcast Episode #226]

13 minutes

This guide will cover how to get a vaccine exemption in each of the 50 United States.

Types of Exemptions:

Medical Exemptions:

These are granted when a child has a medical contraindication to a vaccine, such as allergies to vaccine components or a history of adverse reactions.

Non-medical Exemptions:

These include:

Religious Exemptions: Allowing exemptions based on religious beliefs that prohibit vaccination.

Philosophical or Personal Belief Exemptions: Allowing exemptions based on personal or moral convictions against vaccination.

State Variations:

Medical Exemptions:

Religious Exemptions:

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https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/226

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