Important Information from the NYSDOH Regarding Immunization Requirements

DATE: August 12, 2026

TO: Health Care Providers, Local Health Departments, Schools, Pharmacies

FROM: New York State Department of Health

HEALTH ADVISORY:

Federal Executive Order Related to Childhood Vaccine Schedule

--No Change to New York State Recommendations or Requirements--

The New York State Department of Health is issuing the following response to the recent federal

executive order concerning childhood vaccines. The Department remains committed to protecting the

health of New York’s children through evidence-based immunization recommendations.

 After reviewing the August 10th, 2026 federal executive order on childhood vaccine

recommendations, the Department finds that the federal government presented no new science

or safety data. There is no change in immunization requirements in New York State.

 The Department reaffirms its endorsement of the 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization

schedules issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. These schedules reflect the current

scientific evidence on vaccine safety and effectiveness.

 The Department continues to recommend the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)

vaccine on the routine schedule for all children to prevent infection and outbreaks. No separate,

single-component measles, mumps, or rubella vaccines are currently available, or FDA approved

within the United States.

 Health care providers should continue to follow evidence-based immunization practices and

recommend and administer vaccines in accordance with current New York State guidance and

applicable laws and regulations, which are not changed by the federal executive order.

 Schools and day care programs must continue to follow all existing New York State immunization

requirements and policies. The federal executive order does not change New York State

requirements for children attending school or day care.

 Parents and caregivers should continue to keep their children up to date with recommended

immunizations and should speak with their child’s health care provider about any questions or

concerns.

The Department will continue to review federal actions and the scientific evidence regarding

childhood immunizations and will issue additional guidance if changes affecting New Yorkers occur.

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10 FAACTs about Food Allergies

Students come to school with diverse medical conditions; some serious and even life threatening; that can impact their learning and their health. For example, exposure to an allergen can create an emergent situation where the student faces life‐threatening anaphylaxis within moments .

Please read the attached 10 facts regarding food allergies, and talk to your children about the importance of keeping each other safe and healthy. 

NRCSD Food Allergy Guidelines