5141.31Immunizations
All students enrolled in Meriden schools shall be adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B, varicella, and have proof of vaccination against any other illness in accordance with State regulations or must show proof of immunity to such diseases confirmed by laboratory report or in the case of varicella, confirmation in writing from a primary health care provider.
A student who has failed to provide evidence of the required immunization shall not be enrolled in school. Enrollment means that a student is eligible to attend school; the statute provides the students shall be immunized “before being permitted to attend” school.
A student may present a certificate from a health care provider or a local health agency stating that the child has received the initial immunizations and is in the process of receiving additional immunizations. Failure to obtain the additional immunizations as outlined in the immunizations schedule shall result in the child not being enrolled in school until he/she is on course with the immunization schedule.
IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions are granted to students who:
- Present a certificate from a health care provider stating that the immunization is medically contraindicated, or
- Present a statement from the parents or guardian of the child that such immunization(s) is contrary to the religious beliefs of the child.
Legal Reference:
Section 10-214 C.G.S. and Sections 10-204a-1 through 10-204a-3 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and PA 91-327
Approved 4/28/1981
Amended 3/19/2002
Approved 3/19/2002
Previous Policy Number: ID2.3
