Unprotected child to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated.

(1) The guardian of every unprotected child who has not been vaccinated shall procure its primary vaccination before the child attains the age of six months, and the re-vaccination of such child on its attaining the age of six years and between the last re-vaccination and his attaining the age of thirteen years shall not, in any case, be more than five years. (2) If the guardian of any child changes the place of residence, notify the same to the Medical Officer of Health, or any other person authorised by him in this behalf, of the place from which the residence was changed furnishing full particulars as to the new residence of the child. (3) If a vaccinator finds that an unprotected child is not in a fit state of health to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated, he shall deliver to the guardian a certificate under his hand that such child is not then in a fit state for vaccination or re-vaccination as the case may be. Such certificate shall remain in force for the period specified therein. The reason for the unfitness shall be specified in the certificate. (4) Provided that if the child is still found to be in a state of health unfit for vaccination or re-vaccination, the certificate granted shall be renewed. (5) If a vaccinator finds that an unprotected child is in a state of health fit for vaccination, he shall vaccinate or re-vaccinate such child and maintain and deliver to its guardian a memorandum stating the date on which the vaccination or re-vaccination was performed, specifying the date, time and place at which the child should be present or be produced as the case may be, for inspection. (6) The Medical Officer of Health may at any time cancel any certificate given under this section if he is satisfied that the child was not unfit, and thereupon such certificate shall cease to be valid, and notice of such cancellation shall forthwith be given by him to the guardian of such child.