105 Mass. Reg. 430.153

Current through Register 1522, May 24, 2024
Section 430.153 - Physical Examination or Immunization Exemptions
(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.

105 CMR 430.153

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1363, eff. 3/23/2018.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 3/1/2024.