Bill > S08853

This bill requires that children receive certain vaccines according to regulations set by the commissioner, which will be based on generally accepted medical standards and recommendations from prominent medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a key federal body that provides guidance on vaccines. This change shifts the basis for vaccine requirements from previous standards approved by the U.S. Public Health Service and the state's Public Health Council to these updated, widely recognized medical guidelines, ensuring that immunization schedules for children, including those entering specific school grades or receiving public assistance, align with current best practices in public health.