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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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Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano

Kaiser Health News

Front and center will be homelessness and health care, top priorities for voters — and issues that have largely defined the governors’ policies and leadership styles. From abortion to covid-19 vaccines, Newsom and DeSantis could not be further apart. California bans short-term health plans.