The Public Health (Immunization) Regulations, 1986
These regulations, dictated under the Public Health Act, state the requirements for mandatory childhood vaccinations and emergency vaccination in Jamaica. Vaccines are free of charge, and penalties include social exclusion from schools and criminalization.
| Applicable country | Jamaica | ||
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| Subtopics | Diphtheria vaccination Emergency vaccination authority Enforcement of childhood vaccination requirement Exemption from childhood vaccination requirement Measles vaccination Polio vaccination Childhood vaccination requirement Tuberculosis vaccination Enforcement of emergency vaccination | ||
| Original publication | 7 Aug 1986 | ||
| Entered into force | 1 Sep 1986 | ||
| Latest update | 7 Aug 1986 | ||
| Relevant articles | 3.2 - Vaccinations are offered free of charge 5.1, Schedule A - Mandatory vaccines 5.2b - Emergency vaccination 5.3, 6 - Medical exemptions 9.1 - Penalty (social exclusion) 10 - Penalty (criminalization) | ||
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