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PENNSYLVANIA STATUTES
TITLE 53. MUNICIPAL AND QUASI-MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
PART III. CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS
CHAPTER 60. HEALTH AND SAFETY
ARTICLE IV. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Date:
08/31/2009
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§ 24662. Duties of physician of Department
It shall be the duty of the physician of the bureau of health:
First. To report to the bureau the prevalence of any epidemic contagious or infectious disease, or other causes which in his opinion is likely to be injurious to the general health.
Second. To keep at all times a sufficient supply of vaccine virus, and see that all persons, so far as he may have it in his power, are properly vaccinated, especially those in the vicinity of any person attacked by smallpox.
Third. Upon being informed of the existence or introduction of any contagious or infectious disease within the said city, to inquire immediately into the facts and report the same in writing to the bureau of health, and see that the orders of said bureau are obeyed so far as possible.
Fourth. To report to said bureau all cases in which any sick person has not been properly cared for, and all other matters which he may deem important, and give such information as the said bureau may desire in relation to the sanitary condition or regulation of said city so far as he may be able so to do.
Fifth. To examine, at the request of the bureau of health, boats and vessels, cars, and other vehicles coming into the said city the officers, crew or passengers of which may be or are supposed to be affected by any contagious or infectious disease, and advise the said bureau what disposition shall be made of the same, and to perform such other duties as the director of the department of public safety and bureau of health shall hereafter prescribe, including the vaccination of the children in the public schools, or of others requesting him to do so, and to make a monthly report of his transactions to the bureau of health, together with such suggestions as may be calculated to promote the general sanitary condition and welfare of said city.
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