Immunization Information for Providers

• Immunization Requirements for School and Child Care: 2020-2021
• Recommended Immunization Schedules, United States
  • Childhood/Adolescent Schedule
  • Catch-Up 4 months to 18 years
  • Adult Schedule
• Suggested Intervals Between Administration of Immune Globulin Preparations and Measles-or Varicella-Containing Vaccine (PDF)
• Contraindications and Precautions for Vaccines used in Adults
• Guide to Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions
• Vaccines Recommendations for People with Specific Diseases or Conditions
• Immunization of Immunocompromised Persons
• Adult Immunization Standards
• Vaccine Management: Recommendations for Handling and Storage of Selected Biologicals
• Other NYC DOHMH Publications
• NYS Seasonal Influenza Information

Influenza and Pneumococcal Information

• Encourage Your Patients to Get the Flu Vaccine Visual Abstract (PDF)
• Requirements for flu vaccination (or wearing mask for duration of flu season) for Article 28 facilities
• City Health Information: Influenza Prevention and Control, 2019–2020 (PDF)
• Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccine Ordering and Immunization Billing Code Information 2019-20 (PDF)
• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report — Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccine, 2019-20
• Standing Order and Protocol for Vaccinations — Template (PDF)
• Refusal to Receive Vaccination Form (PDF)
• FluView Weekly CDC Report
• Seasonal Flu Main Page

Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program

The program identifies pregnant people with hepatitis B, conducts case management of infants at risk for perinatal hepatitis B infection, and works with hospitals to achieve universal birth dose coverage and documentation of the birth dose in the Citywide Immunization Registry.

• Reporting instructions for hepatitis B in pregnancy or post-partum/delivery
• Provider resources for perinatal hepatitis B prevention
• Patient information for hepatitis B and pregnancy

Letters to Providers

2023

• COVID-19 Vaccination Updates (PDF, May 9)
• COVID-19 Vaccination Updates (PDF, April 21)
• Mpox Updates for NYC Providers (PDF, April 12)
• Update on Influenza Activity and Flu Vaccine Availability (PDF, April 11)
• Updated COVID-19 Booster Eligibility for Children 6 Months - 4 Years (PDF, March 24)
• 2023 Recommended Immunization Schedules Now Available and Updates to Decision Support in the CIR (PDF, March 9)
• Update on Influenza Activity and Flu Vaccine Availability (PDF, February 28)
• Update on Influenza Activity and Flu Vaccine Availability (PDF, January 24)

Vaccine Information Statements

Under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, all health care providers are required to use Vaccine Information Statements to inform parents, guardians, legal representatives and adult patients about the benefits and risks of vaccines prior to vaccination. You can find a complete list of Vaccine Information Statements in many languages at Immunization Action Coalition.

Lifetime Health Records

The Lifetime Health Record can only be ordered by providers giving healthcare to children. To order the Lifetime Health Record, call the Health Department Call Center at (917) 438-9766. Parents who need to replace a lost record should contact their child's provider.

Immunization Information for Health Care Providers

• Vaccinations for School and Day Care
• Learn about the Vaccines for Children Program
• Citywide Immunization Registry – For Providers
• Learn about the new Adult Immunization Standards
• Read about Reporting Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
• Report adverse reactions to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
• See Recent Health Alerts and Advisories
• Citywide Immunization Registry – For Providers
• Adult Immunization Action Kit
• HPV Vaccine Action Kit
• Vaccine Shortage Information
• Vaccination Information for Pharmacists