Required Student Immunizations

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    Required Student Immunizations

    Students may not attend school without acceptable written proof of updated immunizations according to NYS Public Health law 2164.

    The following immunizations are required for school attendance:

    • Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoid with Pertussis vaccine (DTP, DTaP, Tdap, Td) 4 or more doses for PreK-5th grade. At least 3 doses Grades 6-12.
    • Tdap Vaccine is mandated for students 11 years or older in grades 6-12
    • Trivalent Polio vaccine (IPV, OPV), 3 or more doses for PreK and above
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, (MMR) 1 dose by PreK, a second dose must be administered to students in grades Kindergarten-12.
    • Haemophilus Influenza Type B vaccine (Hib), 1-4 doses prior to entering PreK
    • Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV), 1-4 doses prior to entering PreK
    • Hepatitis B, 3 doses, mandated for all students PreK and above
    • Varicella Vaccine 1 dose for PreK, a second dose must be administered to students in grades Kindergarten - Grade 12.
    • Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) 1 dose mandated for students in grades 7-11 and a second dose by 12th grade

Community Health Centers

  • If your child’s vaccinations are not up to date and complete, NOW is the time to contact your health provider or take your child to a local clinic.

    The following health centers provide immunizations, prenatal, primary and other medical care for individuals who have no insurance. The sites also assist individuals in enrolling in eligible health insurance plans. Please call ahead for an appointment.

    SunRiver Health Valentine Lane
    503 South Broadway Ste 210
    Yonkers, NY 10705
    (914) 965-9771
    ***Dedicated person for YPS families.

    Saint Joseph’s Family Health Center
    81 South Broadway
    Yonkers, NY 10701
    (914) 375-3200

    Yonkers Community Health Center
    30 South Broadway
    Yonkers, NY 10701
    (914) 968-4898

    Westchester County Department of Health White Plains Clinic
    134 Court Street
    White Plains, NY
    Appointments required
    August 26, September 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 9AM – 2PM and September 10 from 9AM-12PM (adult vaccines are also provided on 9/10)
    Call 914-995-5800

Immunization Forms

  • Proof of adequate immunization must include dates of vaccination on a stamped New York State physician certificate or be entered in the New York State database. Effective June 2019, New York State no longer accepts immunization exemption for religious reasons.

    Children may be admitted to school provided they submit a physician-verified appointment to receive a mandated immunization within 2 weeks. School nurses will monitor compliance and students will be excluded from school if appointments are missed. Note: Students must be fully immunized before the first day of school.