Section DHS 144.01 - Introduction(1) PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY. This rule implements s. 252.04, Stats., which requires the department to carry out a statewide immunization program to eliminate, immunize, and protect against certain diseases specified in statute or by department rule. This chapter addresses immunization requirements for vaccine-preventable diseases, by students admitted into schools or children admitted into child care settings.(2) RELATIONSHIP TO INFANT AND PRESCHOOL IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES. The emphasis placed in this chapter on meeting minimum immunization requirements upon entry to Wisconsin schools at any grade level or to a child care center complements efforts by the department to promote early immunization of infants and preschoolers according to accepted immunization schedules.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 144.01
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