PUERTO RICO - IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS by State & countries (includes current statutes, letters & forms)

Puerto Rico

Current Statutes & Laws:

Medical & Religious

Exceptions: There are two exceptions: PRL 24 7B. 182d.

1) Not required for the student or preschool child who presents a sworn statement that he or his parents belong to a religious organization whose dogmas are in conflict with the immunization. Exemptions for religious reasons shall be void in case of any epidemic declared by the Secretary of Health.'

2) Not required for the student or preschool child who presents a certificate signed by a doctor, to the effect that one or more of the immunizations required, could be detrimental to the health of the student.

Epidemic: AIl students or preschool children who are exempted from the provisions of this chapter may be immunized during an epidemic, as determined by an authorized representative of the Department of Health.- PRL 24 7B.182d.

Exemption Letters & Forms...

Birth Exemptions:

Sample Vaccine Letters From this website& http://www.vaccines.bizland.com/letters.htm

Most states now require the Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Many parents are also cornered by emergency room personnel during accident visits. Hospitals nationally are under pressure to utilize every opportunity to score a "hit." If your pediatrician understands your views, get him involved with the hospital. As a last resort, protect your right to receive quality care in the following manner. (Usually, you'll never find anybody in the hospital to sign this simple form):

"I certify that the (Name of Vaccine)________ vaccine being administered to (Name of Child)_________ is free from all known and yet unknown zoonotic or human viruses or viral fragments and will not cause acute or chronic illness in the recipient due to viral contamination or as a reaction to the components of this vaccine. (Signature of Physician and Date)_________."

If you do get a signature, hold on to the form.

(Links to model birth plan letter and acceptance of responsibility) English version.
Acceptance of Responsibility. http://www.vaclib.org/legal/accept1.htm

Model Birth Plan Letter for Hospital Births. You can attach an exemption from immunizations. In some states, there are religious exemptions from newborn screening tests such as PKU, etc...

Model Letter for Hospital Births (Model11425.doc)

Model Birth Plan Letter for Hospital Births. This one is more detailed. You can attach an exemption from immunizations. In some states, there are religious exemptions from newborn screening tests such as PKU, etc...

Model letter for hospital births 2.doc (11426)

Model Birth Plan Letter for Hospital Births for an adopted child:
Model letter for hospital births for adoptions -- Dear Doctor and Medical Staff.doc (11427)
VaccineTruth.net/letters/Model letter for hospital births for adoptions.doc

Daycare & Preschools:

Exemption Letter (English)
Religious Objection to Immunization

Child's Name ________________________________

Parent's Name _______________________________

Address ____________________________________

City/State/ZIP _______________________________

School _____________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City/State/ZIP _______________________________

Re: Immunization Exemption (Religious)

Dear (Name of director),

In accordance with the PRL 24 7B. 182d, regarding exceptions to immunization requirements, we hereby certify that the administration of vaccine and other immunizing agents to our child, ______________________, conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized religion, of which we are adherents. We therefore request that our child be exempted from the school immunization requirements.

We are informed of and we fully understand the alleged risks of non-immunization for our child. We affirm that all of the foregoing statements are true to the best of our information, knowledge, and belief.

Parent ________________________ Date _________

Parent ________________________ Date _________

Exceptions: There are two exceptions: PRL 24 7B. 182d.

3) Not required for the student or preschool child who presents a sworn statement that he or his parents belong to a religious organization whose dogmas are in conflict with the immunization. Exemptions for religious reasons shall be void in case of any epidemic declared by the Secretary of Health.'

4) Not required for the student or preschool child who presents a certificate signed by a doctor, to the effect that one or more of the immunizations required, could be detrimental to the health of the student.

Schools: Use same letter above for schools.

Colleges:

Employment:

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