Renea Beckstrand
Tanzania
Research Article
Identifying United States and Territory Education Requirements for Childhood
Vaccination Exemptions
Author(s): Lacey M Eden, Emily G. Dunn, Karlen E.Luthy, Katelyn Wells, Janelle Macintosh and Renea BeckstrandLacey M Eden, Emily G. Dunn, Karlen E.Luthy, Katelyn Wells, Janelle Macintosh and Renea Beckstrand
Background: Children are required by law to receive vaccinations to enter school. States and territories offer exemptions for parents who refuse to vaccinate their children. Types of exemptions vary by state or territory, as does the exemption filing process. The purpose of this research was to identify the various education-related processes implemented by states and territories which allow parents to exempt children from vaccinations.
Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to immunization program managers in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, the United States Indian Health Service, and eight United States territories. Managers reported vaccination requirements for their jurisdiction (collectively referred to as "state"). Education-related questions identified which states required parents to: 1) read and sign a vaccin.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7560.1000362