Medical Society Supports Gov’s Plans for State COVID-19 Mandate for School-Aged Children

For Immediate Release
December 21, 2021 

Medical Society Supports Gov’s Plans for State COVID-19 Mandate for
School-Aged Children

Statement Attributable to:
Joseph R. Sellers, MD, FAAP, FACP
President, Medical Society of the State of New York  

“In recent press interviews, Governor Hochul said she plans to seek approval from the NYS Legislature to require COVID-19 vaccines for all school-aged children. The Medical Society of the State of New York supports the Governor in her efforts and supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccination among all school-aged children.

“Vaccinating our school-aged children is yet another step towards getting this pandemic under control. We once again encourage school-aged children to get vaccinated and adults to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.”

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About MSSNY
Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.

Media Contact:
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Communications / Marketing
Medical Society of the State of New York
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