Rules Under T.C. Public Health Act, 1955

kerala · 1955

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Chapter Section 1

S. 1Definitions.--

Chapter Section 2

S. 2Section 2 mandates parents or guardians to vaccinate children aged three months and above residing in a Local Area for one month, and unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated.

Chapter Section 3

S. 3Section empowers health officials to mandate smallpox vaccination for unvaccinated individuals in infected areas.

Chapter Section 4

S. 4Section 4 outlines procedures for vaccinators to follow when assessing a person's health fitness for vaccination and issuing certificates accordingly.

Chapter Rule 5

S. 5Section 5 mandates the presence of vaccinated individuals for inspection and issuance of certificates upon successful vaccination, with a provision for re-vaccination if unsuccessful.

Chapter Rule 6

S. 6This section mandates that unvaccinated individuals or guardians of children must submit a vaccination certificate to the Health Officer within fifteen days if vaccinated by a non-government vaccinator.

Chapter Rule 7

S. 7The section allows the cancellation of health certificates if they were improperly issued or obtained for unprotected persons or children.

Chapter Rule 8

S. 8Section 8 prohibits government vaccinators from accepting fees for vaccinations and allows Health Officers to arrange home vaccinations for a fee.

Chapter Rule 9

S. 9Section 9 mandates Health Officers to inspect and vaccinate unprotected persons or children, issuing notices for compliance within 72 hours.

Chapter Rule 10

S. 10Section 10 mandates re-vaccination of unprotected individuals or children five years after primary vaccination, then every seven years.

Chapter Rule 11

S. 11Section 11 imposes imprisonment up to three months or a fine up to one hundred rupees for violating rules under the Public Health Act.