Public Hygiene Law
Law 99 of 1922
This document outlines the public health responsibilities of citizens and the government of Colombia. The law specifically states that citizens must be vaccinated against Smallpox and may not be admitted to public schools without documentation of this immunization.
| Applicable country | Colombia | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation | ||
| Subtopics | Enforcement of childhood vaccination requirement Exemption from childhood vaccination requirement | ||
| Original publication | 7 Dec 1922 | ||
| Entered into force | 7 Dec 1922 | ||
| Latest update | 7 Dec 1922 | ||
| Relevant articles | Article 9 - Mandatory smallpox vaccination Article 10 - Penalty (Social Exclusion) The law states that a school director will be fined $1 for admitting students without proper documentation of smallpox immunization. | ||
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