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Lowering the Age of Consent for Vaccination to Promote Pediatric Vaccination: It's Worth a Shot.
- Source :
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Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics . Spring2024, Vol. 52 Issue 1, p52-61. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10731105
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177611298
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/jme.2024.43