Iowa has a proof of immunization requirement to enroll in a school.
This requirement also affects those choosing to homeschool under the
CPI law. If you choose to vaccinate that information should be
submitted with your CPI Form.
Medical Exemption
A Medical Exemption may be granted if your healthcare
provider believes immunization(s) would be harmful to your child or
someone in your house. The Iowa Department of Public Health,
Certificate of Immunization Exemption must be signed by a physician
(MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to be valid. The Certificate of Immunization Exemption should be submitted along with your CPI Form.
Religious Exemption If
immunizations conflict with a religious belief and is not based on
scientific, medical or personal opinion, an Iowa Department of Public
Health, Certificate of Immunization Exemption may be completed. To be
valid, the religious exemption must be signed by the individual or the
child’s parent/guardian, and notarized. The Certificate of Immunization Exemption should be submitted along with your CPI form.
