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Consent for adolescent vaccination: issues and current practices

T E Gordon1, E G Zook, F M Averhoff

  • 1Benefits Group, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.

The Journal of School Health
|November 14, 1997
PubMed
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Parental consent is required for adolescent immunizations in most states, potentially creating barriers to vaccination. Some states allow adolescent self-consent for specific vaccines like hepatitis B in certain clinics.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Law
  • Immunization Policy
  • Adolescent Healthcare

Background:

  • Informed consent is crucial for medical procedures, including vaccinations.
  • Adolescent immunization rates can be impacted by consent regulations.
  • State-level variations in informed consent laws exist for pediatric healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe state-level informed consent requirements for adolescent immunizations.
  • To analyze the implementation of these regulations and identify potential barriers.
  • To document current policies and those under consideration.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a comprehensive review of state regulations on informed consent and immunization services for adolescents using the LEXIS-NEXIS legal database.
Keywords:
Empirical ApproachHealth Care and Public HealthLegal ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Coded regulations for informed consent characteristics, exemptions, and immunization requirements.
  • Surveyed state immunization program directors, project managers, and hepatitis coordinators regarding regulation implementation and future policy considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • Parental consent for immunizations is standard practice in 43 states.
    • Thirty-four states require separate consent for each injection in multi-dose vaccination series.
    • Nine states permit adolescent self-consent for hepatitis B vaccination in specific settings (e.g., STD clinics, family planning clinics).

    Conclusions:

    • Most states mandate parental consent for adolescent vaccination services.
    • These parental consent requirements can act as a barrier to adolescent vaccination in certain contexts.
    • Understanding and addressing these regulatory hurdles is essential for improving adolescent immunization coverage.