New York Department of Health · August 12, 2026 · Primary source
August 11, 2026: Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on the Presidential Executive Order Related to Childhood Vaccination
Summary
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued a statement on August 11, 2026, clarifying that a Presidential Executive Order issued August 10 regarding childhood vaccination does not alter New York State's immunization requirements or recommendations. The Commissioner stated that no new research was presented in the Executive Order and affirmed that New York maintains its existing public health standards on vaccination under Governor Hochul.
What this may mean
The statement confirms that New York State's existing mandatory vaccination requirements remain in effect notwithstanding the federal Executive Order. No change to state Medicaid, school immunization, or healthcare provider vaccination requirements results from this statement. Limited direct operational impact for healthcare organizations operating under New York's existing immunization framework.
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