Section 4710-A. Immunizations against poliomyelitis, mumps, measles, diphtheria and rubella  


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  • 1. It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  individual
      designated  to  assume  responsibility  for the central coordination and
      management of the activities of the shared health facility to inquire of
      each person receiving care who is under the age of  eighteen,  or  of  a
      person  in  parental  relation  to  such  person,  whether all necessary
      immunizations have been  received  for  poliomyelitis,  mumps,  measles,
      diphtheria and rubella and, if not, to make available such immunizations
      and a certificate or certificates of such immunizations.
        2.  This section shall not apply to children whose parent, parents, or
      guardian are bona fide members of a  recognized  religious  organization
      whose teachings are contrary to the practices herein required.
        3.  If  any  physician  licensed  to  practice  medicine in this state
      certifies that such immunization may be detrimental to a child's health,
      the requirements of  this  section  shall  be  inapplicable  until  such
      immunization  may  be  found  no longer to be detrimental to the child's
      health.