NEW LAW — New York STATE STUDENT VACCINES LAW TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY, AT NUMC, BY LONG ISLAND HEALTH AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS

Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP                                                                                           Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq.,

President/CEO                                                                                                                              Chairman Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2016

PRESS CONTACT:

Shelley Lotenberg

shelley@numc.edu

516-572-6055

East Meadow, NY (September 1, 2016 ) – Nassau University Medical Center President and CEO, Dr. Victor F. Politi will join New York State and school officials at a press conference announcing a new law that starts today, requiring all children in 7th to 12th grades to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease, on Thursday, September 1 at 1pm at Nassau University Medical Center at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, NY.

The disease is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to inflammation of the lining covering the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of the disease include high fever, vomiting, a stiff neck and a rash. Most schools start next week after the Labor Day holiday. If not vaccinated, it can be a serious and lethal disease for teenagers and young adults.

New York State and Long Island joins 27 other States in requiring vaccination for school attendee. Those who contract the disease may experience permanent brain damage, kidney failure and loss of arms, or legs, or chronic nervous system problems. This vaccination is required by the State Department of Health starting on September 1, 2016 for all public and private schools. No high school student can attend school without this important vaccination!!!!.

WHEN:     Today,  Thursday, September 1, 2016 1P

WHERE:   Nassau University Medical Center

2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554

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NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.

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