Regulating the vaccination process in the Republic of Panama

Law No. 48 Of December 5, 2007

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This law dictates the mandatory vaccinations in Panama.

Applicable countryPanama
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 publication5 Dec 2007
Entered into force5 Dec 2007
Latest update5 Dec 2007
Relevant articles

Articles 1, 8, 10 - Mandatory Childhood Vaccination

Article 16 - Vaccinations free of charge

Article 14 - Emergency Vaccination

Article 16 - Childhood Vaccination Enforcement Mechanism (Social Exclusion)

Article 20 - Enforcement Mechanism for Emergency and Childhood Vaccination (Criminalization)

Available languages
Spanish Que regula el proceso de vacunación en la República de Panamá y dicta otras disposiciones