摘要：Childhood immunizations are a vital component in controlling and stopping the spread of
diseases. In recent years, we have seen an increase in anti-vaccine sentiment and, as a
result, the rise of vaccine-preventable disease. We are also now living through a global
pandemic in which COVID-19 vaccines are required for society to return to pre-pandemic
normalcy. Childhood immunization programs are vital for public health. This article
examines childhood vaccination programs and the use of exemptions in such programs. The
article analyzes the constitutionality of religious and conscience belief exemptions in
vaccination programs and highlights their applicability in terms of both routine childhood
immunizations and in the case of COVID-19 vaccines. The article ultimately proposes ways
to restructure religious and conscience belief exemptions and provides guidance on how to
move childhood immunization programs forward in the COVID-19 era.
