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

IF 1.6 4区哲学 Q2 ETHICS

Journal of Law Medicine & Ethics Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-31 DOI:10.1017/jme.2024.43

Margaret Irwin, Derek R Soled, Christy L Cummings

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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.

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Journal of Law Medicine & Ethics 医学-医学：法

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

4.80%

发文量

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Material published in The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics (JLME) contributes to the educational mission of The American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, covering public health, health disparities, patient safety and quality of care, and biomedical science and research. It provides articles on such timely topics as health care quality and access, managed care, pain relief, genetics, child/maternal health, reproductive health, informed consent, assisted dying, ethics committees, HIV/AIDS, and public health. Symposium issues review significant policy developments, health law court decisions, and books.