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1. Lowering the Age of Consent for Vaccination to Promote Pediatric Vaccination: It's Worth a Shot.

Author

Irwin, Margaret, Soled, Derek R., and Cummings, Christy L.

Subjects
*VACCINATION policies, *MEDICAL protocols, *IMMUNIZATION, *AUTONOMY (Psychology), *AGE distribution, *DECISION making in clinical medicine, *COVID-19 vaccines, *INFORMED consent (Medical law), *HEALTH promotion, *COVID-19, *CHILDREN
Abstract

This paper challenges historically preconceived notions surrounding a minor's ability to make medical decisions, arguing that federal health law should be reformed to allow minors with capacity as young as age 12 to consent to their own Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccinations. This proposal aligns with and expands upon current exceptions to limitations on adolescent decision-making. This analysis reviews the historic and current anti-vaccination sentiment, examines legal precedence and rationale, outlines supporting ethical arguments regarding adolescent decision-making, and offers rebuttals to anticipated ethical counterarguments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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2. Letter From The Editor.

Author

Hutchinson, Ted

Subjects
*MEDICAL care laws, *SERIAL publications, *IMMUNIZATION, *HEALTH insurance reimbursement, *COVID-19 vaccines, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *ORGAN donation, *HARM reduction, *MEDICAL ethics, *COVID-19
Abstract

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the submitted unrelated papers within the issue and the commentaries on them that have subjects like organ donation, medical billing, and harm reduction.

Published
2024
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