Rhode Island Immunization Requirements

Updated July 1994

Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws. 9 16-38-2. Communicable Disease Control, Regulation VIII, 08-00-001-004 to 005

General Rule: "Every person upon entering any public or private school including any college or university in this state as a pupil shall furnish to the administrative head of the school evidence that the person has been immunized against such diseases as may from time to time be prescribed by regulation of the director of health and the commissioner of elementary and secondary education." RI GL g 16-38-2.

Penalty: See RI GL 9 16-5-30.1.

Exceptions: There are two exceptions: RI GL g 16-38-2.

1) A "certificate from a licensed physician stating that the person is not a fit subject for immunization for medical reasons.'

2) A "certificate signed by the parent or guardian stating that immunization is contrary to that person's beliefs.'

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