This notice is to inform you that amended immunization regulations for public, private and parochial schools, child caring programs, nursery schools and prekindergarten programs in New York State (NYS) have been adopted and will take effect on September 1, 2016. The final regulations are unchanged from the proposed regulations which were previously published on June 8, 2016, and summarized in the attached letter which was sent to NYS schools on June 24, 2016.
A list of resources to assist with implementation of the new regulations are listed below, and a copy of the 2016-17 NYS Education Department Immunization Guidelines for Schools is attached. If you have any questions regarding these changes to the regulations, please contact the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Immunization at one of the following telephone numbers:
Central Office - Albany
Capital District
Western Regional Office
Rochester Field Office
Syracuse Regional Office
New Rochelle Field Office (914) 654 – 7149
Central Islip Office
Monticello District Office
In New York City, please contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Immunization at (347) 396 – 2433.
Thank you for your assistance in ensuring that all students in New York State meet school immunization requirements.
Immunization Guidelines
Immunization Requirements