§ 40:31.11 — Purpose

Louisiana § 40:31.11

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§31.11. Purpose
The office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health and parish health
units are hereby authorized to establish immunization registries for the purpose of improving
the immunization rates of the state's children and young adults in order to prevent the spread
of diseases at which the immunizations are directed. Registries established in accordance
with this Part shall provide for a method of informing the parent, guardian, or registrant when
the registrant is due or is late for a recommended immunization and shall serve as a means
for persons and institutions that either provide immunization services or are required to
ensure that persons are immunized to receive prompt and accurate immunization
information. Such persons and institutions shall include but not be limited to public health
units, healthcare providers, schools, and early learning centers.

Legislative History

Acts 1995, No. 798, §1, eff. June 27, 1995; Acts 2019, No. 192, §1, eff. June 11, 2019.