Get Ready for the First Day of School!
It’s Time to Get the City- and State-Required Immunizations for Your Child — Ahead of School Opening in September!
As we look forward to the first day of class, a very important item to remember in preparation for the new school year is your child’s city- and state-required childhood immunizations. In accordance with New York City and State law and your school’s local handbook, all students must be immunized in compliance with the most updated New York City and State Immunization Charts. Principals are aware of the requirements and have been directed to ensure that their enrolled families comply.
To be ready for the start of the school year we strongly encourage all families to visit their primary care provider or local health clinic in August or as soon as possible to ensure they are up to date with their required immunizations as outlined in the documents that are linked below.
- New York City has updated the school immunization requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. A letter and list of immunization requirements for 2025-2026 can be found here. Vaccines protect children from getting and spreading diseases; they are required to attend school. Make sure your child is correctly vaccinated before they start school in September 2025!
- Click here to view the complete 2025-2026 New York City Medical Requirements for Child Care and New School Entrants.
- New York State has also updated their Immunization Requirements for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Click here to view the New York State Immunization Requirements for 2025-2026 in ENGLISH
- Click here to view the New York State Immunization Requirements for 2025-2026 in SPANISH
Approach to Health Issues
The Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York work closely with the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC), local departments of health in the ten counties we serve, and district supervising nurses in New York City to develop strategies to prevent and inhibit the spread of bacterial and viral infections. Our schools follow the guidance of their local health departments, with the goal of keeping schools open as long as it is in the best interest of our students and faculty.
All students enrolled in any program (tuition-based or government-funded) at a New York City school who have not turned five by December 31, 2025, must receive the influenza vaccine by that date (click here to view the NYC Health Department Flu Vaccine Reminder). Each year a new flu shot is released, therefore the required vaccination must be received between July 1 and December 31, 2025. Last year’s vaccine does not meet the mandated requirement.
For more information, please review the New York State flu awareness flyer, “Parents Fight Flu at Home & School” in English and in Spanish.
Making an early appointment will save you time and prevent your child from being excluded from school as required by State Law due to non-compliance with state immunization laws. We are grateful for your attention to these very important requirements.
Simple Steps to Keep Children Healthy (PDF)
Click here to view the Archdiocese of New York Department of Education School Wellness Policy.