ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Dept. of Health has confirmed that the State’s childhood vaccination policies remain unchanged despite recent federal revisions to immunization recommendations.
The U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child.Â
The US Department of Health and Human Services will recommend fewer vaccines for most American children, health officials said Monday.
NYSDOH confirmed on Jan. 6 that there will be no changes to vaccine access, insurance coverage or the federal Vaccines for Children (VCF) program, which provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children.
“Despite changes announced at the federal level, New York State’s long-standing, childhood vaccine requirements remain the same,” said State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. “There was no new science, safety data or discovery presented by the federal government.”
Health care providers in New York State are advised to continue their “evidence-based immunization practices.”
The department will keep monitoring federal actions and provide guidance as needed.