Infectious Diseases Act 1976

This law governs efforts to combat infectious diseases in Singapore. Vaccinations are made mandatory for children born in Singapore in Part 6, and the list of compulsory vaccines is included in the Fourth Schedule. This vaccination is not required to be free, as the 54th article states that the appropriate minister can standardize the fee to be charged by vaccine administrators. Delinquent parties can be criminally charged with an offense, though the penalty is variable. Medical exemptions are permissible, though the affected individual must be given a certificate of unfitness. Part 6 of this law also contains emergency power provisions, which grant the Director-General of Health to mandate vaccination during a public health emergency. Finally, Part 5, article 31 states that all individuals entering Singapore must be vaccinated against Yellow Fever, as included in the Third Schedule.