Children attending day care and pre-K through 12thgrade in New York State must receive all required doses of vaccines on the recommended schedule in order to attend or remain in school. This is true unless they have a valid medical exemption to immunization. This includes all public, private, and religious schools.

Mandates Flu Shots For Health Care Workers New York is the only state so far to require all workers in hospitals and clinics to get immunized against the flu. Advocates say it's a matter of patient safety, while opponents worry about the effectiveness and side effects.

A pharmacist may administer immunizations based on a patient-specific prescription/order for an immunization from a physician or a nurse practitioner. Likewise, a pharmacist may administer immunizations based on a non-patient specific order from a New York State licensed physician or nurse practitioner.

New York State Laws and Regulations This law requires long-term care facilities, adult homes, adult day healthcare facilities, and enriched housing programs to provide or arrange for influenza vaccination for all residents and employees every year.

1. What is the Vaccine Mandate? Since November 1, 2021, City employees have been required to submit proof that they have received the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine, per a series of Commissioner of Health Orders.

Vaccines required for day care, pre-K, and school attendance Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP or Tdap) Hepatitis B vaccine. Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) Polio vaccine. Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine.