CDC
Guidelines for H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine administration
Pneumococcal
Immunization for Entry Into Day Care or Pre-kindergarten
New York State Public Health Law now requires pneumococcal immunization for
entry into a licensed day care or pre-kindergarten program. Children
born on or after January 1, 2008, who are enrolled in a day care or
pre-kindergarten program will be required to provide proof of immunization
against pneumococcal disease.
There are two exemptions from this requirement: (1) a
medical exemption consisting of a written statement from a physician licensed
to practice medicine in the State of New York stating that there is a valid
medical contraindication to the student receiving the booster vaccine, or (2)
a statement of religious exemption written by the parent(s) or guardian(s) of
the student stating that they hold genuine and sincere religious beliefs which
prohibit the immunization of their child. A religious exemption must be
approved by the superintendent, principal, administrator, or person in charge
of the school, and the principal may require additional documents to support
the application. Secular principles, including philosophical exemptions,
are not allowed. The New York State Education Department (SED) has
provided guidance for schools regarding religious exemptions.
Information can be found at the SED website at: http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/laws_guidelines.cfm
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New York State Department of Health Guidelines
for Child Care Programs, Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions