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- School regulations
- Be Wise, Immunize, The Campaign to ImmuNYze all New Yorkers
- NYS Funded vaccine programs at TCWH
- Immunization clinics at TCWH
- Resources
Immunization Updates for the 2023-24 School Year
Many children need to receive vaccines during the summer to stay up-to-date and comply with school vaccination requirements.
Current NYS School Immunization Regulations
Please review the following schedules before school starts.
- 2023-24 School Year, New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance.
- All kids entering 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grade must have the meningococcal vaccine. Without it, they cannot start school.
- School children are now mandated to be immunized with a complete series of all required vaccines — or be in the process of doing so — in order to attend classes. Under the current definition of “in process,” children who are not fully immunized can only continue to attend school or pre-K if they are in the process of completing their immunization according to the ACIP catch-up schedule. If children are following other immunization schedules that do not meet the intervals specified by the ACIP catch-up schedule, then they are no longer considered to be “in process” and must be excluded from school, if not otherwise exempt.
Immunization Clinics @ TCWH
We serve community members with no insurance, or with Medicaid or a Medicaid managed care plan.
- Fridays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
- For appointments and information, call Community Health Services at 607-274-6604.
- Please bring a copy of your child’s immunization records when you come.
If you have a primary care provider or pediatrician, please contact them to make an appointment for immunizations. If you have insurance but no primary care provider we will help you connect with a health care provider. Call 607-274-6604.
Be Wise, Immunize
The Campaign to ImmuNYze all New Yorkers is an initiative of the County Health Officials of New York (NYSACHO), bringing together patients, parents, providers and campaign partners. Our goal: to heighten awareness of the need to immunize throughout life — from infancy through senior years — by offering reliable, science-based information on vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases.
For more information, visit the Campaign to ImmuNYze web site, or download brochures here: “Be Wise, Immunize!” and “Don’t Wait, Vaccinate!”
Additional Vaccine and Immunization Information
- New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Immunization Action Coalition
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
Immunization Schedules (CDC website)
- Infants birth through age 15 months
- Children ages 18 months through 18 years
- Adults ages 19 years and older
New York State Funded Vaccine Programs at TCWH
Tompkins County offers New York State funded vaccines at our immunization clinic for eligible children and adults. At TCHD, we provide vaccines required for school as well as those recommended by the CDC. If you have a Primary Care Provider (PCP), contact them first for your immunization needs.
Vaccines for Children (VFC)
The VFC program offers state funded vaccines to eligible children less than 19 years of age. Your children may be eligible for VFC if they:
- Are currently enrolled in Medicaid
- Have Child Health Plus
- Are under insured: your insurance does not cover the vaccine
- Do not have insurance
- Are Native American or Alaska Native
Recommended schedule for birth through age 18
Vaccine for Adults (VFA)
The VFA program offers state funded vaccines to eligible adults ages 19 and over. You may be eligible for VFA if you:
- Are under insured: your insurance does not cover the vaccine
- Do not have insurance
- Are enrolled in college (MMR only)
College students of any age are eligible to receive the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine through the VFA program, regardless of insurance status.
Recommended schedule for adults
Immunization Clinics at TCWH
We serve community members with no insurance, or with Medicaid or a Medicaid managed care plan.
- Fridays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
- For appointments and information, call Community Health Services at 607-274-6604.
- Please bring a copy of your child’s immunization records when you come.
If you have a primary care provider or pediatrician, please contact them to make an appointment for immunizations. If you have insurance but no primary care provider we will help you connect with a health care provider. Call 607-274-6604.
Vaccines available at TCWH immunization clinics
- COVID-19 Vaccine (both Pfizer & Moderna, all age groups, call for availability)
- DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis)
- Hib (Haemophilus influenza type B)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (more info about Flu clinics here.)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Meningococcal (MCV4)
- Polio
- Prevnar
- Td (tetanus, diphtheria)
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
Resources
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) are fact sheets produced by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) Each VIS explains to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. At any TCHD clinic, you will be provided with the specific VIS for the vaccine or vaccines you or your child are about to receive. You will also be given time to review it before the vaccine is administered.
What to do after the shots
Follow this links for more information on what to do if your child has discomfort after the shots (PDF) along with additional handout resources for parents from the Immunization Action Coalition.
Also from the Immunization Action Coalition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice about Your Baby’s Shots, and Don't take chances with your family's health about the influenza vaccine.
For more information on Flu shots, Rabies shots, the Moms PLUS+ program, Anonymous HIV counseling and testing clinics, Lead poisoning &prevention, Maternal child home visits, Ticks and Communicable Control see the Community Health Services page.
Look for additional resources on current topics on the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Parent PACK web page.
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