Exemptions in Oregon?

[MamaMonica]

Does anyone have experience with exemptions in Oregon? How hard is it to get a medical exemption? Can a ND write the exemption, and does it have to be from within the state of Oregon? The religious exemption looks pretty limited.

Thanks!

[DesireeH]

I think medical exemptions are very hard to get. If I ever move out of this state (that offers philosophical) I am going to claim religious.

http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/oregon.htm

http://www.909shot.com/state-site/Oregon.htm

[liawbh]

THe religious one is very easy. I've never had it questioned, even though ds had his shots until 12 mos. One school sent a notice that ds was behind. I just highlighted the religeous exemption part of the from, signed it, and never heard a word about it again.

My mom claimed it for me too, because couldn't get medical, even though I had a reaction to the DPT.
THe only problem I had growing up was being quarantined when measles was going around at my school. I'm sure kids with medical exemptions would ahve been sent home also.


Oh, and no-one can ask you what religion you are either.

[MamaMonica]

Thanks for the info. Oregon is a state we might move to in the future. Right now we're in a really easy state- just have to check a box for philosophical exemption.

I'm sorry you had a reaction to the DPT liawbh, but it was good your mom took charge of things.

[zinemama]

As mentioned, Oregon is very easy. Just leave the form blank (no matter how many or few vaxes your kid has had - that way they won't mistakenly think he's "behind"), and then sign the little religious exemption box at the bottom. Nothing to it.