Vaccine Exemption in Rockland County
The Law Office of Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C., handles dozens of phone calls every day from concerned parents and citizens. People want information about their rights to refuse vaccines for religious reasons and redress any injuries in their family that vaccines may cause.
The firm encourages clients to get accurate answers from reliable sources and to contact the office when you need guidance.
Get the facts on immunization
What vaccine exemptions are available in New York for my children and me?
Can my children’s school interview me about my religious beliefs?
What can I do if I get denied exemption?
Where can I find more information?
What vaccine exemptions are available in New York for my children and me?
New York State allows parents and children to file for vaccine exemption for religious and medical reasons. New York will not grant exemptions based on philosophical or personal beliefs.
Vaccine exemption laws vary from state to state. The Law Office of Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C., represents clients nationwide in exemption matters and asks that any one with questions call the firm.
Can my children’s school interview me about my religious beliefs?
The Department of Health regulation [10 NYCRR, Section 66-1.3(d)] currently limits the actions a school district can take when they doubt an applicant’s religious sincerity. The law permits the principal to request supporting documents and does not outline permissions to request or administer an interview. When a school administration requests an interview, counsel can and should be present. The Law Firm of Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C., has handled numerous interviews and inquiries for our clients in New York.
The guidelines and laws for immunization are currently under review and subject to change. This regulation does not apply to any state but New York.
What can I do if I get denied exemption?
You can appeal the school district’s ruling through the Commissioner of Education or state and federal courts. It is important to obtain representation when the district denies your exemption request because the process becomes more complicated.
Where can I find more information?
Organizations, medical professionals, and lawmakers impress the importance of childhood vaccines on parents. They can threaten or coerce individuals into making decisions that conflict with clients’ religious views. It is important to inform yourself and make a decision best suited to your family’s interests of health and religion.
The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) advocates vaccine safety and consumer awareness. The NVIC website states that the “NVIC does not promote the use of vaccines and does not advise against the use of vaccines.”
The New Jersey Coalition for Vaccination Choice supports legislation allowing individuals and parents the right to exemption from vaccines. The group promotes awareness and a person’s right to object to mandatory medical procedures.
Clients can also research their state's exemption laws and discuss any questions with the attorneys at the Law Office of Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C.
Literature on vaccines is plentiful and it is hard to find neutral information. Your local health department provides accurate state guidelines and the Law Office of Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C., offers advice personalized to your situation.
