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DOH MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR, May 08, 1980

[ DOH MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR, May 08, 1980 ]

TERMINATION OF SMALLPOX VACCINATION

In view of the declaration of the World Health Assembly that smallpox is eradicated throughout the world, effective 8 May 1980, the Bureau of Quarantine shall no longer require smallpox vaccination from incoming or outgoing passengers undertaking international travel. Smallpox vaccination will no longer be administered in any Quarantine Clinic.

Adopted: 8 May 1980

(SGD.) J. C. AZURIN

Deputy Minister of Health

(Director of Quarantine)

Effective: 8 May 1980

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