9 states where minors can get vaccinated without parental consent
Mackenzie Bean -
Monday, June 24th, 2019
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Nine states in the U.S. allow minors to receive vaccinations without their parents' permission, according to a report from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Four states permit adolescents to receive specific vaccines, while five states allow minors to consent to any healthcare, including vaccinations.
Here is a breakdown of each state:
California — Children ages 12 and up can receive vaccines related to sexually transmitted diseases without parental oversight.
Delaware — Children ages 12 and up can receive vaccines related to STDs without parental oversight.
Minnesota — Children of any age can receive the hepatitis B vaccine without their parents' permission.
New York — Children of any age can receive vaccines related to STDs without parental oversight.
Alaska — Children of any age can consent to all healthcare services except abortions.
Idaho — Children of any age can consent to all healthcare services.
Alabama — Children ages 14 and up can consent to all healthcare services.
Oregon — Children ages 15 and up can consent to all healthcare services.
South Carolina — Children ages 16 and up can consent to all healthcare services.
To view the full report, click here.
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