01/07/2026
For those wondering about new federal vaccine policies and their effect of your children in NY state.
The New York State Department of Health and the NYC Health Department reject all recent and unilateral changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization schedule.
There are no changes to New York State and New York City school immunization requirements and related policies, vaccine access, insurance coverage, or the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).
Vaccines are one of the most significant public health achievements; the safety an effectiveness of recommended vaccinations are well studied and regularly monitored.
Vaccine policy decisions, including school immunization requirements, are established by states under their public health authority. New York’s immunization policies are grounded in science and public health expertise and are designed to protect children, families, and communities from preventable diseases.
New York State providers should continue their prior immunization practices relying on evidence-based resources including the American Academy of Pediatrics’
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The New York State Department of Health and NYC Health Department remain committed to ensuring widespread access to vaccines following evidence-based immunization guidance.
