According to the New York State Health Department, Stephanie Mills, of Coram, was arrested by New York State Police and charged with 17 felonies for allegedly giving fake vaccination records to more than half a dozen kids for at least five years.

The state Health Department says its investigation found that Mills forged the vaccination records of eight children in the Middle Country School District.

“Creating falsified vaccination records and submitting fraudulent immunization information to schools is a selfish and dangerous act that exacerbates the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases spreading through our communities," said Erin Clary, deputy communications director of the public affairs group with the state Health Department, in a statement.

“In New York state, it’s also a crime. We appreciate the New York State Police for its assistance with this matter and will continue to work with law enforcement across the state to investigate and enforce against this serious threat to public health," said state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.

Stephanie Mills did not come to the door of her home when a News 12 crew knocked.

A person who answered said they had no comment about the allegations against her.