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Can Children Consent to the COVID Vaccine? The Case of Foster Care and Juvenile Justice

Bill of Health

Despite pediatric COVID-19 vaccine availability, many youth remain unvaccinated , and are thus at higher risk of life-altering outcomes as a result of contracting COVID-19. [1]. Specific to the COVID-19 vaccine, children under age 18 in most jurisdictions will require parental consent. [8].

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The BFDs – The Ten Best Prescription Drug/Medical Device Decisions of 2023

Drug & Device Law

Plaintiff knew about it, too, since he signed an informed consent document mentioning it. But it pales in comparison to express preemption under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (“PREP”) Act, which was designed to protect from litigation everyone involved in responding to a formally declared public health emergency.

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