QUESTION
How are unvaccinated school-age children and their families handled by DOHMH and DOE?
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Children not complying with school vaccination requirements may be required to leave school.
- Dr. Celia Quinn, Deputy Commissioner, explains that the Department of Education handles the specific procedure for non-compliant children.
- Quinn also mentions efforts to educate families about vaccination requirements and help them access care.
- Federally qualified health centers and community providers are identified to assist families in catching up with vaccinations.
- Assistance is provided in ensuring families receive the necessary documentation to allow children to stay in school.
Joann Ariola
0:45:36
So so what's the protocol for DOH, MH, and the DOE actually, for families who refuse to vaccinate their school age children.
Dr. Celia Quinn
0:45:47
So children that are not in compliance with the school requirements can be required to leave school.
0:45:55
The way that's handled is through the Department of Education, so I can't speak to their procedure.
0:45:59
Uh-huh.
0:46:00
In terms of to your earlier questions, the work we've been doing to help new arrivals to New York City get access to care.
0:46:08
We're really doing a lot work to educate families about these requirements, help them identify federally qualified health centers, and other community providers that can help them catch up.
0:46:17
And making sure that they're getting the documentation that they need to stay in school.