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Parental consent for minors under the age of 18 is required. In some circumstances, a minor may be determined to be a mature minor who has the capacity to consent to being immunized on their own behalf. This is determined on a case by case basis.
Prior to receiving their immunization, minors (under 18 years of age) if who are not deemed a mature minor will require parent/guardian consent. If the parent/guardian is in attendance, verbal consent is appropriate. If a parent/guardian cannot be in attendance, a consent form can be signed and provided if they are not deemed a mature minor to the immunizer prior to administering the vaccine.
The consent form is not currently available. Updates will be provided on this page as available.
A parent can accompany a youth to their immunization, but if the parent is unable to attend the appointment, the minor can bring a signed consent form. Verbal consent from the parent/guardian at the time of the appointment is preferred.
In some circumstances, a youth under the age of 18 may be determined to be a mature minor who has the capacity to consent to being immunized on their own behalf.
This is determined by each healthcare provider and takes into consideration a number of factors including age, and ability to understand the benefits and risk of the vaccine.
Providing immunization for a mature minor and the assessment leading to this decision by the attending immunizer is done on a case by case basis.
