Chapter II: Combating tuberculosis and leprosy.

Vaccination with the BCG anti-tuberculosis vaccine is compulsory, unless there are recognised medical contraindications, at certain ages and depending on the living environment or the risks involved in certain activities. Persons with parental authority or responsible for the guardianship of minors are personally responsible for fulfilling this obligation. The terms and conditions of application of this article are defined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat, after obtaining the opinion of…

I.- The fight against tuberculosis and leprosy is the responsibility of the State. To this end, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency authorises one or more tuberculosis centres and, if necessary, a leprosy centre, depending on the needs identified. Departments may be accredited as a tuberculosis centre and a leprosy centre for the purposes of their tuberculosis and leprosy control activities. II – The tuberculosis centres and leprosy…