Child Care Programs, Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions

School Vaccination Fraud Awareness

The New York State Department of Health protects and promotes health and well-being for all, including keeping children safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. Schools are on the frontlines in the defense against vaccine preventable diseases and have the responsibility to reject records they believe to be fraudulent based on their knowledge and assessment of the facts. Vaccine fraud is a serious threat to public health and safety across New York, and combating it in all forms is a top priority.



Important: NYSDOH & NYSED Statement Regarding Medical Exemptions NYSDOH-NYSED Letter (PDF)

NYS School Immunization Requirements

Annual Immunization Surveys

    Day Care Immunization Survey

    • The 2026 survey dates are to be determined.
    • It is required by Public Health Law § 2164 to complete this survey for the following groups:
      • Day Care Centers
      • Small Day Care Centers (not in a personal residence)
      • Standalone private Pre-Kindergarten programs that operate outside of a home
      • Head Start Programs
      • Nursery Schools
    • General Resources for the Day Care Survey:

    School Immunization Survey

    • Survey is currently open and will close 1/16/2026.
    • It is required by Public Health Law § 2164 for to complete this Survey for the following groups:
      • Pre-Kindergarten programs housed within and administered by a school
      • Schools (Public, Private, Charter, BOCES, OCFS) that house grades kindergarten through twelfth

        • Please note, New York City Public and Charter Schools should NOT complete the New York State Department of Health Immunization surveys because their data is reported by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on their behalf.

    • General Resources for the School Immunization Survey:

    Post-Secondary Immunization Survey

    • The 2025-2026 Post-Secondary Immunization Survey has closed. 2026-2027 survey dates are to be determined.
    • It is required by Public Health Law § 2165 to complete this Survey for the following groups:
      • Colleges
      • Universities
      • Other institutions for higher education authorized to confer degrees
    • General Resources for the Post-Secondary Immunization Survey:

    Group Family Day Care Survey

    • Survey dates are to be determined.
    • It is required by Public Health Law § 2164 to complete this survey for the following groups:
      • Day cares housed within a personal residence
    • General Resources for the Group Family Day Care Survey:
      • Resources will be posted as they become available.

Immunization Survey Access

Medical Exemptions

Additional Resources

Contact Information

  • For questions regarding school immunizations within New York State, contact the NYSDOH Division of Vaccine Excellence, School Immunization at osas@health.ny.gov, or by phone at 518-474-1944.
  • For questions regarding school immunizations for New York City, contact the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene unit at school_immunizations@health.nyc.gov or by phone at 347-396-2433.