ยง 4710-a. Immunizations against poliomyelitis, mumps, measles,
diphtheria and rubella. 1. It shall be the duty of the individual
designated to assume responsibility for the central coordination and
management of the activities of the shared health facility to inquire of
each person receiving care who is 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 such immunization may be detrimental to a child's health,
the requirements of this section shall be inapplicable until such
immunization may be found no longer to be detrimental to the child's
health.
Structure New York Laws
Article 47 - Shared Health Facilities
4700 - Statement of Legislative Findings and Intent.
4704 - Shared Health Facilities; Registration.
4706 - Shared Health Facilities; Required Notification.
4708 - Shared Health Facilities; Prohibited Practices; Administrative Requirements.
4710 - Shared Health Facilities; Quality of Care Requirements.
4710-A - Immunizations Against Poliomyelitis, Mumps, Measles, Diphtheria and Rubella.
4712 - Shared Health Facilities; Rules and Regulations.