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Agency Name Family Support Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B – Eligibility Factors Section No./Name B-700 Immunization Document No./Name B-710-FITAP Immunization Effective Date May 1, 2023

1 of 8 I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

Sufficient evidence of immunity or immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Office of Public Health schedule must be provided for each recipient under 18 years of age. Sufficient evidence that such an immunization program is up-to-date or in progress may be substituted for proof of immunity or immunization.

Immunizations must be verified at:

● initial application,

● when assistance is requested for an additional child,

● at redetermination, and

● at the midpoint of a 24 month certification period.

The client must be advised of the immunization requirement in writing and allowed 10 days to complete the needed activities and submit verification. If the client fails to cooperate or provide sufficient verification of requested immunization for any child, the client is not eligible for assistance.

EXCEPTIONS: The immunization requirement does not apply if the client: ● submits a written statement from a physician stating that the immunization procedure is inadvisable or contraindicated for medical reasons, or

● *** * verbally states an ** objection to the procedure based on religious grounds.

B-711-FITAP - PO IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

The child should obtain immunizations according to the schedule listed in the chart below which is recommended by the Office of Public Health.

The Office of Public Health, OPH allows exceptions to the Immunization Schedule. Each child’s individual circumstances must be considered. A child may not have had all the immunizations listed for his age and may not be required to have all the immunizations listed. A statement from a medical provider (hospital, clinic, health unit, physician, etc.) that a child is up-to-date or in progress with their immunization requirement is sufficient.

Determine the current age of the child. To be in compliance with immunization requirements, immunizations should be administered within 30 days of their birthday based on the child’s age shown in the chart below.