The Himachal Pradesh Vaccination Act, 1968
The Himachal Pradesh Vaccination Act, 1968
The Himachal Pradesh Vaccination Act of 1968 regulates mandatory smallpox immunization for children in Himachal Pradesh while completely banning the dangerous practice of unregulated smallpox inoculation. The law applies to all parents and legal guardians, legally requiring them to ensure that children under the age of thirteen receive their primary vaccinations and regular booster shots. It also directs local governments to establish vaccination zones and provide free immunization services. This legislation matters because it establishes a structured public health system to eradicate smallpox, legally enforcing childhood vaccination to protect the entire population and penalizing guardians who fail to comply.
- 1. For Statement of Objects and Reasons see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra-ordinary), dated the 30th November, 1968, p. 1187.
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition of inoculation and inoculated persons from entering without certificate
- 4. Vaccination circles
- 5. Vaccinators and Superintendents of Vaccination
- 6. Private vaccinators
- 7. Unprotected child to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated
- 8. Inspection after vaccination
- 9. Procedure when vaccination is successful
- 10. Procedure when vaccination is unsuccessful
- 11. What vaccine lymph to be used
- 12. Vaccination fee
- 13. Duties of Superintendent of Vaccination
- 14. Order by magistrate when notice under section 13 is not obeyed
- 15. If the order is not obeyed by such date, the magistrate shall deal with the disobedience as an offence punishable under section 16 of this Act.
- 16. Punishment of offences.- Whoever-
- 17. Local bodies to receive fees and meet expenditure
- 18. Repeal and savings
- 19. Removal of difficulty
- Schedule. Schedule (See section 18)
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