12(1)If a child is entering a school in New Brunswick for the first time, the principal of the school shall ensure that proof of immunization of the child for the following diseases is provided to him or her:
(a)
diphtheria;
(b)
tetanus;
(c)
polio;
(d)
pertussis;
(e)
measles;
(f)
mumps;
(g)
rubella;
(h)
varicella; and
(i)
meningococcal disease.
12(2)The operator of a day care center shall ensure that proof of immunization for the following diseases is provided to him or her for each child who attends that day care center:
(a)
diphtheria;
(b)
tetanus;
(c)
polio;
(d)
pertussis;
(e)
measles;
(f)
mumps;
(g)
rubella;
(h)
varicella;
(i)
meningococcal disease;
(j)
Haemophilus influenzae type B disease; and
(k)
pneumococcal disease.
12(3)Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), proof of immunization is not required if the parent or legal guardian of the child provides
(a)
a medical exemption, on a form provided by the Minister, that is signed by a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner, or
(b)
a written statement, on a form provided by the Minister, signed by the parent or legal guardian of his or her objections to the immunizations required by the Minister.