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HRS §302A-1158

Free shots and TB tests for children who can't pay

The health department must give free immunizations and TB tests to children whose parents or guardians can't afford them, as long as public money is available and the child isn't exempt. The department can also give vaccines to doctors and other authorized people as the law allows.

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The statute, as written — Immunization of indigent children

The department of health shall provide all immunizations and tuberculin tests to comply with sections 302A-1154 to 302A-1163, as far as public funds will permit, to each child whose parents, guardians, or custodians cannot afford to have the child immunized or tested for tuberculosis, and who have not been exempted under section 302A-1156. Nothing in this section shall preclude the department of health from distributing immunizations and vaccines to physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or other authorized persons as required by law or by the rules of the department of health.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§302A-1154 School entry shots and TB test rules

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