Non-Vax In Idaho

[mamayogibear]

We just moved to Boise ID and I don't know anything about the vaccine policies here! Does anyone live in ID and not vax? If so I would appreciate info on what I need to do for daycare and preschool for my kids as well as any non vax friendly peds in Boise. I have slooow internet for now but will research this once my connection improves. Thanks for any links ladies!

[slmommy]

http://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/state-vaccine-requirements/idaho.aspx

http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/Immunizations/tabid/98/Default.aspx

try tribal area for dr recs. looks like Idaho has a vax registry, IRIS, you can opt-out of. 

[ma2two]

Idaho has a form, here.

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Immunizations/Exemption%20Form%20-%20English.pdf

Read it and you'll see why it would not be a good idea to sign that form. Fortunately, Idaho law does not require the use of a form.

Idaho law simply says that a parent or guardian has to submit "a signed statement to school officials stating their objections on religious or other grounds."

http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title39/T39CH48SECT39-4802.htm

The above is the exemption language for this law. http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title39/T39CH48SECT39-4801.htm which applies to children from preschool through grade 12 for both public and private schools.

Here is the law regarding vaccine requirements and exemptions for daycare.

http://legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title39/T39CH11SECT39-1118.htm

It says a parent or guardian has to submit "a signed statement to officials of the daycare facility stating their objections on religious or other grounds."

Edited by ma2two - 3/20/12 at 6:59pm