Are there laws that mandate vaccination for adults?
There is no statute that mandates vaccination for adults, including individuals 18 years of age or older. Informed consent rights apply to adults considering vaccination. Florida statute 1006.69 addresses a requirement for postsecondary institutions to provide students with detailed information about meningococcal meningitis, hepatitis B and the associated vaccines; and it requires students to acknowledge receipt and review of this information by providing documentation that shows the student has either declined these vaccines or has been vaccinated with these specific vaccines. Under OSHA regulations, the hepatitis B vaccine must be made available by employers to all employees with occupational exposure to blood. The employee, however, has the option to decline participation in the vaccination and follow-up programs. Although many vaccines are now being recommended for adults of all ages, there are no mandates that force compliance. Where access to vaccination is provided by law or re
