免疫接种政策

State-mandated Exemptions:

Per NYS Public Health Law Section 2165, Students attending a NYS Secondary College or University have the right to request medical and religious exemptions to immunizations. 

To apply for a medical or religious exemption to state-required immunizations, please submit one of the following; 

1. Medical exemption: A letter must be written by a physician, 医师助理, or nurse practitioner and state that a valid contraindication to vaccination exists. The exemption must specify which immunizations are contraindicated and why. 
2. Religious exemption: There must be a written and signed statement from the student (parent or guardian of students less than 18 years of age) that they object to immunization due to their 宗教信仰. 

For more information please visit NYSDOH secondary institutions 需求 页面. 

Recommended 免疫接种: 

甲型肝炎 – A potentially serious liver disease usually spread through close contact with an infected person or when a person unknowingly ingests the virus from objects, 食物, or drinks contaminated by small amounts of stool from an infected person. This two-shot series is required for students in the following programs: recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism; culinary; baking; 食物 and beverage; and hotel, resort and tourism management. Available at our clinic for $95. 

乙型肝炎 –乙型肝炎 is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, 终身疾病. 

人乳头状瘤病毒 – can prevent infection of some types of human papillomavirus. 人乳头状瘤病毒 infections can cause certain types of cancers including cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers in women, penile cancer in men; and anal cancers in both men and women. 人乳头状瘤病毒 vaccine is routinely recommended for adolescents at 11 or 12 years of age to ensure they are protected before they are exposed to the virus.  人乳头状瘤病毒 vaccine may be given beginning at age 9 years, and as late as age 45 years. Most people older than 26 years will not benefit from 人乳头状瘤病毒 vaccination. 

Meningococcal meningitis – Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses can be severe and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream. NY State requires either immunization within the past 5 years or the acknowledgement of a meningococcal meningitis fact sheet.  

小儿麻痹症 – can prevent polio (poliomyelitis), a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by poliovirus, which can infect a person’s spinal cord, 导致瘫痪. 

季节性流感 – Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, 喉咙, 和肺. Offered on campus every flu season (October-April) 

破伤风白喉百日咳混合疫苗 – The 破伤风白喉百日咳混合疫苗 vaccine can prevent tetanus, 白喉, and pertussis Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. This childhood series requires a booster every 10 years.  

水痘 -预防水痘, a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that can cause an itchy, blister-like皮疹.  

COVID 19 – Vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, 正在住院, 和死亡. Vaccination remains the safest strategy for avoiding hospitalizations, long-term health outcomes, 和死亡.