An Act requiring immunizations against preventable diseases

This bill requires all children to provide proof of immunization against specific preventable diseases before they can be admitted to school in Massachusetts. It mandates certificates for vaccines covering diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, poliomyelitis, human papilloma virus, and hepatitis A, following schedules set by the Centers for Disease Control. The law also gives the state Department of Public Health the authority to update the list of required vaccines for other communicable diseases as needed. Additionally, the bill directs the department to create regulations to ensure these new requirements are properly implemented.