New York S03200 amends public health law to mandate influenza vaccine for children attending licensed daycare.

New York S03200 amends the public health law to require every person in parental relation to a child attending a licensed daycare to have the child administered an influenza vaccine. The bill specifies that the vaccine must be administered by a health practitioner or by a health officer if the parent consents. It also outlines procedures for schools to follow if a child lacks proof of vaccination, including informing parents of the necessity for vaccination and providing a form for parents to state reasons for withholding consent. The bill takes effect one year after becoming law.

New York S03200 amends public health law to mandate influenza vaccine for children attending licensed daycare.

New York S03200 amends the public health law to require every person in parental relation to a child attending a licensed daycare to have the child administered an influenza vaccine. The bill specifies that the vaccine must be administered by a health practitioner or by a health officer if the parent consents. It also outlines procedures for schools to follow if a child lacks proof of vaccination, including informing parents of the necessity for vaccination and providing a form for parents to state reasons for withholding consent. The bill takes effect one year after becoming law.