Requires the immunization of certain post-secondary students against hepatitis B.

New York A02078 amends the public health law to mandate the immunization of certain post-secondary students against hepatitis B. This bill specifies that the term "immunization" includes an adequate dose of an immunizing agent against hepatitis B, meeting standards approved by the U.S. Public Health Service and authorized by the New York State Department of Health. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law, with necessary regulatory adjustments authorized to be completed by the effective date.

Requires the immunization of certain post-secondary students against hepatitis B.

New York A02078 amends the public health law to mandate the immunization of certain post-secondary students against hepatitis B. This bill specifies that the term "immunization" includes an adequate dose of an immunizing agent against hepatitis B, meeting standards approved by the U.S. Public Health Service and authorized by the New York State Department of Health. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law, with necessary regulatory adjustments authorized to be completed by the effective date.