Michigan legislation provides exemptions to mandatory vaccinations for medical, religious or other reasons. See Statute §333.9215. Michigan law protects vaccine choice. Michigan legislation provides exemptions to mandatory vaccinations for medical, religious, or other reasons. Michigan Statute §333.9215 Personal Exemptions MCL 333.9215 (2) “A child is exempt from this part if a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the child presents a written statement to the administrator of the child's school or operator of the group program to the effect that the requirements of this part cannot be met because of religious convictions or other objection to immunization.” Medical Exemptions MCL 333.9215 (1) “A child is exempt from the requirements of this part as to a specific immunization for any period of time as to which a physician certifies that a specific immunization is or may be detrimental to the child's health or is not appropriate.” "Okay, but what does this mean for me?" Michigan State Law establishes that a parent can secure a vaccine exemption for their child from the requirements of mandatory vaccination by presenting an appropriate written statement to their child’s daycare or school. Yet under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , a written statement provided directly to a school becomes part of the student’s school record. Unless narrow exceptions apply, a student’s record is not subject to routine disclosures—including the health department—without a parent’s express permission. Admin Rule 325 176 "What about the health department waiver?" Michigan was the first state to mandate an "education session" at a local health department when they enacted Administrative Rule 325.176 (12) on January 1, 2015, requiring parents and legal guardians who want a religious or philosophical exemption to attend an “education session” and obtain a certified waiver. Parents must provide private information about their child at the session, often against their consent, sign statements with which they might disagree, and answer questions with which they are not comfortable. As a result, some members of MVC have opted to provide their own statement pursuant to the law . Issues Parents & Guardians have with Administrative Rule 325.176 (12) Directly conflicts with Statute §333.9215 Feeling bullied and discriminated against Parents who have attended these sessions have had their religious beliefs questioned and felt harassed and discriminated against. Under an undue burden A separate "education session" is required at multiple school checkpoints and for each child in the household—up to six sessions per child (e.g., one session per year of daycare, pre-k or kindergarten, and 7th grade). So, for twins, under the Administrative Rule, a parent must attend 12 separate sessions. For 3 children, 18 sessions, and so on. This is an extreme burden on parents and caregivers, regardless of their financial means, access to transportation, work schedule, and other factors. Experience information bias Vaccine risks or injuries are not discussed. You might also be interested in: Choice in the Workplace Choice at College Choice at School or Daycare Share Your Waiver Session Feedback

Vaccine Info Statements vs. Package Inserts Federal law requires that every person, regardless of age, is given a Vaccine Information Statement for a selection of vaccines prior to vaccination. A complete list of all available VIS can be found at https://www.immunize.org/vaccines/vis/about-vis Originally, a VIS was intended to fulfill the requirements of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 . Based on a 1993 amendment , it was determined that a VIS must provide: A concise description of the vaccine benefits A concise description of the associated risks A statement of the availability of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Other relevant information as may be determined by the Secretary There is also information on each VIS about adverse reactions, and how they should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) . Get more information about VIS from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/about-vis/index.html Thie following is a VIS instruction sheet for healthcare providers. Download the VIS Instructions (pdf) A sample to explore... This is the MMRV VIS , updated Jan 31, 2025. Explore all VIS available on immunize.org We often hear from injured parties as well as healthcare providers that they were "unaware" of any type of injury reporting system associated with vaccines. Bearing that in mind, we must ask how many healthcare providers adhere to Federal Law to provide a VIS to vaccine recipients prior to vaccination, and is there any consequence for this breach in trust? Unlike the simplified VIS, the package insert is a highly detailed multi-page document with important information on dosing, contraindications, safety trials, and post-marketing observations if available. PDFs of package inserts are found at https://www.immunize.org/official-guidance/fda/pkg-inserts Even though package inserts are written in a technical language and are lengthy and can be difficult to understand, it is a good idea to look through them anyway because they list important information about the drug. Key areas to review include: Vaccine administration and storage instructions Contraindications relative to your health, or prior vaccine reactions Warnings and precautions What adverse reactions may occur What safety studies were done and for how long A sample to explore... This is the 28-page package insert for the ProQuad® Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Virus Vaccine Live Suspension for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Compare this to the 2-page VIS sample above. Download the MMRV package insert (pdf) Before You Vaccinate Prior to the appointment, prepare any questions you may have for your healthcare provider about ingredients , efficacy, and storage requirements of your vaccine to ensure they were met (some vaccines need to be refrigerated). At the appointment , your provider is required by Federal Law to give you a Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) prior to administering the vaccine. Review the VIS with your provider. If the vaccine is coming from a multi-dose vial, ask your provider if the bottle has been properly shaken prior to each draw, and which recipient or dose number you would be considered. Before your appointment concludes , document the following additional details for yourself. The lot number of your vaccine Dose/recipient number (if a multi-dose vial) Manufacturer name (brand) Vaccine country of origin (e.g., U.S., China) Expiration date You might also be interested in: Vaccination Schedules & Rates Vaccine Ingredients & Excipient List 1,000+ Peer-reviewed Studies on Vaccines Recommended Books, Videos and Websites

Compare schedules over time and get quick links to current vaccination schedules recmmeded by the CDC. Vaccination Schedules and Rates The vaccine schedule is updated yearly by the CDC. Find the most current schedules at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/index.html The CDC's position on vaccination is that it is good to try to prevent a disease rather than treat it after the fact. The agency also claims that mild side effects are to be expected with vaccination, and that vaccine safety is their priority. But does this tell the whole story? Those injured by vaccines disagree . Each year the vaccine schedules for children and adults increases in the number of types and doses. We saw the biggest jump in number of types and doses after the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 . This Act essentially granted full immunity to the vaccine manufactures, as they could no longer be sued over injuries or deaths. There is no other industry of which we are aware in which a manufacturer can distribute products with zero liability for any harm it does to its customers. Any vaccine added to the childhood schedule is free of all liability under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 . The handout below illustrates the increase in the vaccine types and doses over time: Download the Vaccine Schedule Comparison (pdf) Vaccination Rates in the United States The vaccination rate is based on vaccine exemption estimates among kindergartners across the U.S. It is an estimate because vaccination status on some children is unknown. 0.5% US 0.3% MI Medical Exemptions Over the years, medical exemptions have remained flat at less than half of a percent of all kindergarten students . 3.6% US 6.5% MI Personal Exemptions Religious or other exemptions have increased by a half of a percent the past few years, for an estimated 3.6% of US kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year . So, there you have it. Approximately 96% of kindergarten students nationwide are receiving the required vaccines to enter school or daycare . But with personal exemption rates being higher in Michigan than the national average--and with Michigan being one of just 16 states that allows for religious and philosophical exemptions--our rights for vaccine choice are under constant attack. Join MVC to Protect Vaccine Choice Source https://www.cdc.gov/schoolvaxview/data/index.html#cdc_data_surveillance_section_2-new-findings-on-vaccination-coverage-and-exemptions-among-kindergartners-2024-2025-school-year Before You Vaccinate Prior to the appointment, prepare any questions you may have for your healthcare provider about ingredients , efficacy, and storage requirements of your vaccine to ensure they were met (some vaccines need to be refrigerated). At the appointment , your provider is required by Federal Law to give you a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) prior to administering the vaccine. Review the VIS with your provider. If the vaccine is coming from a multi-dose vial, ask your provider if the bottle has been properly shaken prior to each draw, and which recipient or dose number you would be considered. Before your appointment concludes , document the following additional details for yourself. The lot number of your vaccine Dose/recipient number (if a multi-dose vial) Manufacturer name (brand) Vaccine country of origin (e.g., U.S., China) Expiration date You might also be interested in: Vaccine Info Statements vs. Package Inserts Vaccine Ingredients & Excipient List 1,000+ Peer-reviewed Studies on Vaccines Recommended Books, Videos and Websites

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