Infectious Diseases Act
This law outlines the powers and responsibilities of the national government of Slovenia in combating infectious disease outbreaks.
| Applicable country | Slovenia | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation | ||
| Subtopics | Authority to isolate Authority to quarantine Diphtheria vaccination Emergency vaccination authority Enforcement of childhood vaccination requirement Exemption from childhood vaccination requirement Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties List of actionable diseases Measles vaccination Polio vaccination Quarantine and isolation policies Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties Childhood vaccination requirement Tuberculosis vaccination Enforcement of emergency vaccination | ||
| Original publication | 30 Mar 2006 | ||
| Entered into force | 12 Jan 2006 | ||
| Latest update | 30 Mar 2006 | ||
| Relevant articles | Article 14 - regards notifiable diseases Article 18 - regards isolation Article 19 - regards quarantine Article 22 - outlines the mandatory vaccinations and also creates a framework for medical exemptions to vaccinations, but does not allow for non-medical exemptions Articles 23 and 24 - require mandatory treatment, which can include prophylactic treatment and immunization for those exposed to infectious diseases Article 25 - mandates that the Minister of Health set the annual vaccination schedule for mandatory vaccines Article 56 - regards physician penalties Article 57 - regards patient penalties. The mandatory vaccinations are to be enforced by exclusion of unvaccinated children from schools and may also result in a fine of between 400 and 4,000 Euros. This mandatory emergency vaccination is enforceable by a fine ranging from 4,000-100,000 Euros. | ||
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