The law is already established on under-16s being deemed competent enough to make decisions about vaccinations for themselves.
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The law can give under-16s the right to consent to medical treatment, even without their parents’ approval.
Many U.S. states follow some form of “mature minor doctrine” allowing teens to make medical decisions without parental consent, including COVID-19 vaccination.
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Some states have a legal framework allowing “mature minors” to make their own health care decisions – but they apply it in different ways, and some don’t have it at all.
There is lot on the minds of teens other than school, grades and friends. Research shows being asked “prying” questions could make a real difference to their mental health.