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Article L3112-1 of the French Public Health Code

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 the Haute Autorité de santé.

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Article L3112-1

La vaccination par le vaccin antituberculeux BCG est obligatoire, sauf contre-indications médicales reconnues, à des âges déterminés et en fonction du milieu de vie ou des risques que font encourir certaines activités.

Les personnes titulaires de l’autorité parentale ou qui ont la charge de la tutelle de mineurs sont tenues personnellement à l’exécution de cette obligation.

Les modalités d’application du présent article sont définies par décret en Conseil d’Etat pris après avis de la Haute Autorité de santé.

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