§ 3042.35. Immunization.
(a) A child receiving subsidized child care shall be up to date with immunizations as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. For facilities subject to certification by the Department, immunizations shall be provided as specified in § § 3270.131, 3280.131 and 3290.131 (relating to health information). The eligibility agency shall grant exemption from the immunization requirement under one of the following circumstances:
(1) A child’s parent or caretaker objects to immunizations on religious grounds or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child’s parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child’s record.
(2) A child’s physician, physician’s assistant or CRNP signs and dates a written statement indicating that a child’s medical condition contraindicates immunization. The statement shall be kept in the child’s record.
(b) If an otherwise eligible child is not up to date with immunizations and not exempt from immunization, the eligibility agency shall authorize the family for subsidy and give the parent or caretaker 60 days from the date of enrollment, or if the child is experiencing homelessness or is a foster child, then 90 calendar days from the date of enrollment to obtain up to date immunizations or provide documentation of exemption from the immunization requirement.
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