Washington, D.C.

The actual law:

600.9 (a) A minor, 11 years of age or older, may consent to receive a vaccine if the minor is capable of meeting the informed consent standard, the vaccine is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (“ACIP”), and will be provided in accordance with ACIP’s recommended immunization schedule.

(b) For the purposes of this subsection,a minor shall be deemed to meet the informed consent standard if the minor is able to comprehend the need for, the nature of, and any significant risks ordinarily inherent tin the medical care.

(c) The Department of Health shall produce one or more age-appropriate alternative vaccine information sheets, which shall be made available before vaccination of minors to support providers for use in the informed consent process.
(d) (1) Providers who administer immunizations under the authority of this subsection shall seek reimbursement, without parental consent, directly from the insurer, which may be Medicaid, Alliance, or private insurance. The provider shall notify the insurer that the immunization has been provided under the authority of this section.

(2) Insurers shall not send an Explanation of Benefits for services provided under the authority of this subsection.

(e) A minor who receives services provided under the authority of this subsection shall have access to the minor's immunization records without parental consent.

22-B DCMR § 600.9 Sec. 2

What this means:

In Washington, D.C., minors who are 11 years old or older and capable of meeting the “informed consent standard” do not need their parent’s consent to receive all ACIP-recommended 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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