when can a minor consent to treatment without parental consent in california
Does the law mean minors can get all vaccinations without a parentâs consent? No. The law allows minors to consent only for vaccines that prevent sexually -transmitted diseases. Currently, this includes only two adolescent vaccines: HPV and Hepatitis B. In the future, any new vaccines that prevent sexually-transmitted diseases would also be included. 3. Is it new that minors can request certain health services without a parentâs consent? No. Minor consent has been part of California law . since 1968. The current law amends the . existing Family Code 6926, which has allowed minors 12 and older to consent to STD -related diagnosis and treatment services, such as testing for and treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Now, the law has been