Bill > J00133

This resolution seeks to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 24-30, 2025, as Immunization Week in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of vaccines in public health. The resolution provides extensive context about the significance of immunization, noting that vaccines have been instrumental in preventing millions of deaths worldwide by protecting against numerous life-threatening diseases such as polio, smallpox, measles, and various childhood illnesses. It emphasizes that despite significant medical advancements, approximately 1.5 million children globally still die annually from preventable diseases, and recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough in the United States demonstrate ongoing vaccination challenges. The resolution calls attention to the World Health Organization's recognition of vaccines as a major modern medical achievement and expresses the legislative body's commitment to promoting children's health through vaccination awareness. As a final action, the resolution directs that an official, formally prepared copy of the document be transmitted to Governor Hochul, formally requesting her to issue the proclamation for Immunization Week.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J133