(a)

1. (1) Only a letter issued by the Medical Director of the Immunization Section stating the vaccine or vaccines for which a child/student is exempt is to be accepted as a valid medical exemption by the school or childcare facility.
2. (2) Statements from private physicians are not to be accepted by the school or childcare facility without this letter.

3. (3)

   1. (A) In addition to the general requirements found in 6 CAR § 520-301, the Immunization Section of the Department of Health’s standard form for medical exemptions must be submitted to the section.
   2. (B) This form is available from the section upon request.

(b)

1. (1) If a medical doctor licensed to practice in Arkansas determines that an individual is deemed to have a potential contraindication to one (1) or more of the required vaccinations, the individual may initiate an exemption request with the Department of Health.
2. (2) If granted, it may be accepted by a college or university in lieu of proof of vaccination.