Exemptions for NC Required Immunizations

Medical Exemptions:

Medical exemptions for required immunizations will only be granted upon submission of either a Medical Exemption Statement (DHHS 3987) or Physicians Request for Medical Exemption (DHHS 3995).  Both of these exemptions require a signature by a Physician in North Carolina.

These forms can be found on the Immunize NC website: http://www.immunize.nc.gov/schools/ncexemptions.htm

The Medical Exemption form(s) must be submitted with the North Carolina Required Immunization and Health History Form.

Religious Exemptions:

Religious exemptions for required immunizations will only be granted upon submission of the "Request for Exemption from Immunization Requirement: Religious Belief" Form (see box to the right for form).