312.971 Preserving Vaccine Policy in the United States The Medical Society of the State of New York will continue to support evidence that vaccines are an effective mechanism for controlling communicable disease and protecting public health. MSSNY supports vaccine guidance that is evidence-based and opposes the creation of a new federal commission on vaccine safety
312.970 Universal Reporting of Adult Immunization into NYSIIS The Medical Society of the State of New York will advocate for universal reporting of adult vaccine doses to the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS), either directly or via health information exchanges, and for removal of the requirement for patient permission to report adult vaccines,
312.969 On Call Requirements for Pharmacies Administering Vaccines MSSNY will advocate to the NYS Department and Health and the State Education Department (SED) that pharmacists be required to post information regarding a 24 hour toll free number to answer questions about any vaccine, provide information on a pharmacist’s immunization training, and post instructions to call
312.968 Strategies to Improve NYS Immunizations Rates in Children The Medical Society of the State of New York will urge that New York State provide incentives to parents/guardians who vaccinate their children as a strategy to improve vaccine uptake in school-aged children. MSSNY will advocate that New York State develop programs to pay stipends to
312.967 Influenza Vaccination for School-Aged Children The Medical Society of the State of New York supports a requirement for administration of the influenza vaccine for all school-age children who attend childcare, pre-kindergarten, K-12 and college and universities in New York State, unless medically contraindicated. (Adopted by Council, 9/17/20)
312.966 Ensuring Affordability and Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters MSSNY supports the public purchase and cost-free distribution of COVID-19 booster vaccine doses. (Adopted Council 6/3/21)
312.965 Incentive to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) will support policy and seek legislation and regulation to enable health and life insurance plans to offer financial incentives to vaccine eligible individuals who do receive the COVID-19 vaccination. (HOD 2022-159)
312.964 Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination at NY Public Schools The New York State Delegation to the American Medical Association will introduce a resolution at the AMA encouraging states to make COVID-19 vaccination a requirement for school attendance for children and college/university students once the FDA grants full approval for COVID-19 vaccination for all relevant age
312.963 Updating the NYS Vaccination Requirements for College/University Students The Medical Society of the State of New York supports a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students attending colleges and universities in New York State. (HOD 2022-162)
312.962 Minors Consent to Vaccination The Medical Society of the State of New York will seek legislation to allow all adolescents aged 12 or older to independently consent to any FDA approved vaccination without parental or guardian consent. (HOD 2022-163)
