Onondaga County

421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone (315) 435-2000

The Onondaga County Health Department has a number of resources to assist school nurses in meeting the health needs of their students. Click here to read the letter to school nurses for the 2019-2020 school year.

Immunization Schedules

• Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 – 18 Years (CDC)
• NYS Immunization Requirements for School Entry (NYSDOH)
• Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged Birth – 18 Years (CDC) 
• Parent Friendly Immunization Schedule, 0 – 6 Years
• Parent Friendly Immunization Schedule, Aged 7 – 18 Years

As of June 13, 2019, non-medical immunization exemptions are no longer allowed for children in daycare or school in New York State. This includes public, private, and parochial schools and applies to children attending pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Children who previously had a non-medical vaccine exemption will need to show proof of starting the vaccine series to remain in school or daycare. Review these FAQs to learn more.

School Nurse Resources

• Meningitis Vaccine Requirements: 7th and 12th Graders
• “When to Exclude” Flyer
• NYSIIS Information for Schools (NYSDOH) 
• Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations
• OCHD Bureau of Disease Control Tip Sheet for Schools 
• FAQs: Removal of non-medical immunization exemptions for children in daycare or school in New York State (June 18, 2019)
• NYSDOH Vaccination Requirements Applicable to All Students FAQs (July 22, 2019)
• NYSDOH Guidance on Immunization-Related Medical Exemptions for School-Aged Children
• NYSDOH Medical Exemption Statement Form

Educational Resources

• Onondaga County Immunization Clinic Flyer
• “Don’t Miss The Bus” Back to School Flyer
• “Don’t Miss the Bus” Removal of Non-Medical Exemptions Flyer
• “Are your children 11-19 years old? Protect them from serious diseases.” Flyer
• “If You Work in a School” Flyer
• “Don’t Forget to Do It for Your Teen” Flyer
• “You Would Do Anything to Protect Your Child from Cancer” Flyer, Male
• “You Would Do Anything to Protect Your Child from Cancer” Flyer, Female 
• CDC Fact Sheets:
  • “Vaccines for Preteens and Teens“
  • “Whooping Cough and the Vaccine to Prevent It”
  • “Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens and Teens”
  • “HPV Vaccine for Preteens and Teens”
• “Stop Disease Where Children Learn” Flyer
• “Who Needs a Flu Vaccine?” Flyer
• Everyday Preventive Actions That Can Help Fight Germs (CDC)
• “Flu-Free Zone” Flyers:
  • Stay Home if You are Sick 
  • Get Rid of These, Keep Them Clean!
  • Don’t Let the Flu Stop the Fun

Contact Information

• Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Program: 315-435-2000
• NYSIIS Help Desk: 866-389-0371 or email nysiis@health.ny.gov
• NYS Department of Health Immunization Program
  Central New York Regional Office: 315-477-4437or email immunize@health.ny.gov
  NYS Administrative Office: 518-473-4437
  Vaccines for Children Program: 1-800-543-7468 or email nyvfc@health.ny.gov