[ 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