N.Y. Public Health Law § 4405-a: Immunizations against poliomyelitis, mumps, measles, diphtheria and rubella

§ 4405-a. Immunizations against poliomyelitis, mumps, measles,

diphtheria and rubella. 1. It shall be the duty of the administrative

officer or other person in charge of each health maintenance

organization, as defined in this article, to inquire of each person in

its care under the age of eighteen, or of a person in parental relation

to such person, whether all necessary immunizations have been received

for poliomyelitis, mumps, measles, diphtheria and rubella and, if not,

to make available such immunizations and a certificate or certificates

of such immunizations.

2. This section shall not apply to children whose parent, parents, or

guardian are bona fide members of a recognized religious organization

whose teachings are contrary to the practices herein required.

3. If any physician licensed to practice medicine in this state

certifies that any such immunization may be detrimental to a child's

health, the requirements of this section shall be inapplicable until

such immunization is found no longer to be detrimental to the child's

health.