N.M. Code R. § 7.5.3.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 7, April 9, 2024

Section 7.5.3.9 - REVIEW CRITERIA

A. The department of health immunization program staff will consider the requirements and allowances of the law and the completeness and clarity of the requests for exemption in his or her review. Written criteria for review of exemption from immunization shall be available on the department of health website, included in documents required for submission of immunization exemptions, and provided upon request made to the department.

B. Requests for exemption based on a certificate or affidavit from a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or a certified nurse practitioner will be reviewed for the following:

(1) an original document signed by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or a certified nurse practitioner, which

(2) contains a statement that immunizations would seriously endanger the health of the child.

C. Requests for religious exemption based on an affidavit or written affirmation from an officer of a religious denomination will be reviewed for the following:

(1) an original document signed by an officer of the denomination, which

(2) contains a statement affirming that the parent or guardian of the child are members of the religious denomination; and

(3) that the religious teachings of the denomination require reliance on prayer or spiritual means alone for healing.

D. Requests for exemption based on an affidavit or written affirmation from a parent will be reviewed for the following:

(1) an original, signed, complete, properly notarized form, which

(2) contains a statement of affirmation from the parent or guardian that their personal religious belief, or jointly-held religious belief does not permit immunization of their child.

N.M. Code R. § 7.5.3.9

7.5.3.9 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 5.3.9, 11/27/13, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 16, August 29, 2023, eff. 8/29/2023