Yes.  A valid medical exemption must adhere to all of the following:

•    Be submitted on a signed, completed medical exemption form issued by NYSDOH
•    Specify which immunizations may be detrimental to the child’s health
•    Contain sufficient information to determine if a medical contraindication to a specific immunization exists
•    Specify the length of time the immunization is medically contraindicated
•    Be reissued annually

Additional information may be required beyond the items listed above.