N.M. Admin. Code § 7.5.3.6

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 7.5.3.6 - OBJECTIVE

The objective is to establish standards and procedures for obtaining exemptions to required immunizations as allowed by Section 24-5-3 NMSA 1978; specifically for children whose:

A. licensed physician, a physician assistant, or a certified nurse practitioner provides a certificate stating that any of the required immunizations would seriously endanger the life or health of the child; or
B. parent or legal guardian attests via affidavit or written affirmation from an officer of a recognized religious denomination that such child's parents or guardians are bona fide members of a denomination whose religious teaching requires reliance upon prayer or spiritual means alone for healing; or
C. parent or legal guardian attests via affidavit or written affirmation that their religious beliefs, held either individually or jointly with others, do not permit the administration of vaccine or other immunizing agent.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.5.3.6

7.5.3.6 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 5.3.6, 11/27/13, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 16, August 29, 2023, eff. 8/29/2023