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January 10, 2020 NOTICE OF INTENT: Louisiana Immunization Network/LINKS
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, - Notice of Intent: Louisiana Immunization Network/LINKS
Louisiana Immunization Registry Requirements (LAC 51:II.101, 701, 703 and XXI.101)
The newly adopted law authorizes LDH-OPH to maintain the immunization record of clients 21 years of age and older within the state’s immunization registry, and generally requires that all vaccinations administered in the state of Louisiana be entered into the LINKS system. Act 192 of 2019 refers to the state’s immunization registry as the Louisiana Immunization Network, also known as LINKS.
Act 192 of 2019 adopted a definition of an early learning center into the Immunization Registry law. In accordance with same, Section 101 (Definitions) of Chapter 1 (General Requirements) of Part XXI (Day Care Centers and Residential Facilities) of Title 51 of the LAC is proposed to be amended.
Contact Information: Frank Welch, M.D., Medical Director, Immunization Program, Office of Public Health, 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1938, New Orleans, LA 70112.
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Notice of Intent: January 20, 2020 (La. Register)