The Public Health (Immunization) Regulations, 1986. Dated 7 August 1986 (The Jamaican Gazettel Supplement, Proclamations; Rules and Regulations, Vol 109, no 61, 18 August 1098, pp 285-289)

ABSTRACT

The Jamaica Public health administration passed regulations concerning child immunization and immunization requirements for entering school in August 1986. The regulations define the terms child, immunization, parent, public immunization officer and school. Immunization refers to diphtheria, pertussis, polio, tetanus, tuberculosis and measles. Parents are required to have children immunized within 1 year of birth or soon after, and reimmunized as required. Exceptions may be granted by seeking an official certificate if immunization is contraindicated. Certificates of immunization are issued by immunization officers and physicians. Children are not permitted to attend school without certificate of immunization with a current expiry date. (AU)