Physical Examination or Immunization Exemptions
Effective Mar 1, 2024Mass. Register #1516MGL c. 111, § 3 MGL c. 111, § 127ADepartment of Public Health
- (A) Religious Exemption. If a camper or staff member has religious objections to physical examinations or immunizations, the camper or staff member shall submit a written statement, signed by a parent or legal guardian of the camper or staff member if a minor, stating that the individual is in good health and stating the general reason for such objections.
- (B) Immunization Contraindicated. Any immunization specified in 105 CMR 430.152 shall not be required if the health history required by 105 CMR 430.151 includes a certification by a physician certifying they have examined the individual and in the physician's opinion the physical condition of the individual is such that their health would be endangered by such immunization.
- (C) Exclusion. In situations when one or more cases of a vaccine-preventable or any other communicable disease are present in a camp, all susceptible children, including those with medical or religious exemptions, are subject to exclusion as described in 105 CMR 300.000: Reportable Diseases, Surveillance, and Isolation and Quarantine Requirements.