Recommendations for Ages 18 Years or Younger, United States, 2024
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Below are the manufacturer’s inserts by vaccine and trade name. It is imperative to know what is in each vaccine, what studies have been done, and what adverse events are associated with each particular vaccine. Please note, that if an adverse reaction is listed then a reaction occurred and should be taken seriously.
Below are is a table of vaccine EXEMPTIONS by STATE* with “yes” or “no” for Medical Exemptions, Philosophical Exemption and Religious Exemption positions.
*list is subject to change.
Updated 22/01/2026
| State | Medical Exemption | Philosophical Exemption | Religious Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | YES | NO | YES |
| Alaska | YES | NO | YES |
| Arizona | YES | YES | YES |
| Arkansas | YES | YES | YES |
| California | YES | NO | NO |
| Colorado | YES | YES | YES |
| Connecticut | YES | NO | NO |
| Delaware | YES | NO | YES |
| Florida | YES | NO | YES |
| Georgia | YES | NO | YES |
| Hawaii | YES | NO | YES |
| Idaho | YES | YES | YES |
| Illinois | YES | NO | YES |
| Indiana | YES | NO | YES |
| Iowa | YES | NO | YES |
| Kansas | YES | NO | YES |
| Kentucky | YES | NO | YES |
| Louisiana | YES | YES | YES |
| Maine | YES | NO | NO |
| Maryland | YES | NO | YES |
| Massachusetts | YES | NO | YES |
| Michigan | YES | YES | YES |
| Minnesota | YES | YES | NO |
| Mississippi | YES | NO | YES |
| Missouri | YES | NO | YES |
| Montana | YES | NO | YES |
| Nebraska | YES | NO | YES |
| Nevada | YES | NO | YES |
| New Hampshire | YES | NO | YES |
| New Jersey | YES | NO | YES |
| New Mexico | YES | NO | YES |
| New York | YES | NO | NO |
| North Carolina | YES | NO | YES |
| North Dakota | YES | YES | YES |
| Ohio | YES | YES | YES |
| Oklahoma | YES | YES | YES |
| Oregon | YES | YES | YES |
| Pennsylvania | YES | YES | YES |
| Rhode Island | YES | NO | YES |
| South Carolina | YES | NO | YES |
| South Dakota | YES | NO | YES |
| Tennessee | YES | NO | YES |
| Texas | YES | YES | YES |
| Utah | YES | YES | YES |
| Vermont | YES | NO | YES |
| Virginia | YES | NO | YES |
| Washington | YES | YES | YES |
| West Virginia | YES | YES | YES |
| Wisconsin | YES | YES | YES |
| Wyoming | YES | NO | YES |
Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and reflects state-level statutes. It does not constitute legal or medical advice. Because laws change and local school district policies may vary, users should verify exemptions through their state’s Department of Health or the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
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