Republic Act No. 7846: An Act Requiring Compulsory Immunization Against Hepatitis-B For Infants and Children Below 8 Years Old

Republic Act No. 7846, known as the Compulsory Immunization Against Hepatitis-B Act, mandates the vaccination of infants and children below eight years old against Hepatitis-B in the Philippines. The law requires that all infants be given the Hepatitis-B vaccine shortly after birth and that children up to eight years old receive catch-up vaccinations if they missed earlier doses. This act aims to reduce the incidence of Hepatitis-B infections, safeguarding children's health and preventing long-term complications associated with the disease.