Department of Human Services

Families First Online Policy Manual

Immunization and Health Checks

Revised:

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GOOD CAUSE

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Good Cause for a delay in obtaining immunizations or checkups will be granted for the reasons listed below:

 

·        The child is ill and the health care provider recommends delaying immunization until the child is well.

 

·        A health care provider does not respond to requests for information to document immunization or checkups.

 

·        A caretaker has made a good faith effort to schedule checkups or immunizations within one month, but has not been able to do so because of circumstances beyond the caretaker’s control.

 

·        There are other extenuating circumstances that could delay immunization or checkups.

 

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