Oregon
As a minor in Oregon, can you consent to vaccinations?
The actual law:
A minor 15 years of age or older may give consent, without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor, to
(a) Hospital care, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment by a physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board or a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685
(b) Diagnosis or treatment by a physician assistant who is licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525 and who is acting pursuant to a practice agreement as defined in ORS 677.495.
(c) Diagnosis and treatment by a nurse practitioner who is licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.375 and who is acting within the scope of practice for a nurse practitioner.
OR Rev Stat § 109.640
What this means:
In Oregon, minors who are 15 years old or older do not need their parent’s consent to receive all healthcare services, including vaccinations.
Note: Minors can receive some health care services without parental consent in Title X-funded clinics. Call a nearby clinic to see if they will administer vaccinations without parental consent or your state health department for more information.
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How does this apply to Covid-19 vaccinations?
In Oregon, the state’s Health Authority has affirmed the right of minors who are age 15 years old or older to receive a Covid-19 vaccine without parental consent.
Note: At this time, minors must be 12 years of age or older to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in the U.S. and are only approved to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Title-X Clinics
Minors can receive some health care services without parental consent in Title X-funded clinics. Call a nearby clinic to see if they will administer vaccinations without parental consent or your state health department for more information.