Law on Vaccines

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This law dictates the mandatory vaccinations and the oversight body for immunization in El Salvador.

Applicable countryEl Salvador
Topics
Subtopics
Chickenpox (varicella) vaccination
Diphtheria vaccination
Emergency vaccination authority
Enforcement of childhood vaccination requirement
Enforcement of emergency vaccination
Exemption from childhood vaccination requirement
Measles vaccination
Polio vaccination
Childhood vaccination requirement
Tuberculosis vaccination
Original publication23 Mar 2012
Entered into force24 Apr 2012
Latest update23 Mar 2012
Relevant articles

Article 4 - Mandatory vaccination and emergency vaccination

Article 5 - All vaccinations offered free of charge

Article 17 - Enforcement Mechanism (Social Exclusion)

Article 26/28 - Emergency vaccination and enforcement mechanism

Available languages
Spanish Ley de Vacunas