The Orissa Vaccination Act, 1960
The Odisha Vaccination Act, 1960
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This law requires parents and guardians in the state of Orissa to ensure that their children are vaccinated against smallpox within a specific timeframe after birth or arrival in the area. It mandates that children be taken to public vaccination centers or treated by registered medical practitioners. The Act also allows for postponement of vaccination if a child is medically unfit and requires parents to bring vaccinated children back for inspection. By enforcing these measures, the government aims to control the spread of smallpox and protect public health across the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Repeal
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Duty of parent or guardian for primary vaccination of every child
- 5. Postponement of vaccination
- 6. Inspection of result of vaccination
- 7. Superintendent of Vaccination may inspect vaccination of child
- 8. Certificate for insusceptibility to vaccination
- 9. Vaccination of unprotected person
- 10. Revaccination after five years
- 11. Vaccination in the event of outbreak of smallpox
- 12. Inspection of houses
- 13. Prohibition of inoculation with smallpox
- 14. Penalty for failure to comply with certain provisions
- 15. Penalty for signing or making false certificate
- 16. Penalty for obstructing vaccinator in discharge of his duties
- 17. Offences to be instituted by summons
- 18. Appointment of Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent
- 19. Director of Health Services to make adequate arrangements
- 20. Notification of locations of vaccination stations
- 21. Fees for vaccination at centres
- 22. Vaccinations to be performed with vaccine lymph for protection and immunity against smallpox
- 23. Power to make rules
- 24. Power to remove doubts or difficulties
- Schedule I. Repeal
- Schedule. Forms of Notice and Certificates
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