312.000 VACCINES

312.981           Insurance Companies and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP):  MSSNY supports legislation mandating that health insurance companies in New York State pay for vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for every individual.  Also, those insurance companies not reimbursing for ACIP-recommended vaccines should clearly state so in a notice to patients

312.980           Influenza Vaccine:  SUNSET HOD 2020

312.979           Healthcare Workers and Influenza Vaccination: MSSNY policy states that influenza vaccination is: the best protection for public health; effective at reducing infections with influenza virus and subsequent person-to-person transmission; an important infection prevention measure to reduce transmission of influenza from health care workers to patients and vice versa. In addition, MSSNY supports educational efforts

312.978           Immunizations MSSNY will support the Urban Institute’s call for Universal Purchasing of Childhood Vaccine in New York State (HOD 2011-158 referred to & adopted by Council 9/20/11; Reaffirmed HOD 2021)

312.977           Immunization Contracts, Reimbursement and Coverage MSSNY will support legislation mandating that health insurance companies in New York State pay for vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for every individual. Those insurance companies not reimbursing for ACIP-recommended vaccines should clearly state so in a notice to patients and businesses; and health

312.976:          Pharmacists to Notify PCP of Immunization MSSNY will seek legislation requiring pharmacists to directly report to a patient’s primary care physician on the same day that a vaccine is administered. (HOD 2013-108; Reaffirmed HOD 2019 in lieu of res 265)

312.975:          Immunization in Hamilton County Children: SUNSET HOD 2023

312.974           New HPV Vaccine Offers Protection Against Nine Types of Cancer The Medical Society of the State of New York advocates for the use of the HPV vaccine as a form of cancer protection for all individuals.  MSSNY will urge the New York State Department of Health to continue to educate the public about the

312.973           Childhood Vaccinations The Medical Society of the State of New York supports the repeal of all non-medical exemptions for childhood vaccinations prior to attending school in New York State.  (Adopted Council 11/5/2015; Reaffirmed HOD 2016-163)

312.972           MSSNY Promotion of Adult Immunization The Medical Society of the State of New York will continue its efforts to educate physicians about the importance of immunizing adults for infection prevention and public health preparedness.  MSSNY will also continue its advocacy for immunizations and work toward strengthening the adult immunization infrastructure, improving access to adult