Louisiana - teens for vaccines

Can minors receive vaccinations in Louisiana without parental consent?

For non-COVID-19 vaccines, minors in Louisiana *may* not need parental consent for certain vaccinations since under the "mature minor doctrine" a minor "who is or believes himself to be afflicted with an illness or disease" can seek treatment. However, the law does not explicitly allow for vaccinations (Source: LA. RS § 40:1079.1).

For COVID-19 vaccines, parental consent is required. Call your county health department and let them know about your situation.

We recommend our guide to convincing vaccine-hesitant parents and sharing personal stories of teens getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana?

Parental consent for anyone under 18 years old is required. This can be done in person or via signed form. You can be accompanied by an adult who is not the parent as long as you can have the consent form.

Call the Vaccine hotline 1-855-453-0774 to make an appointment. Do not go without an appointment. We can help if needed.

https://ldh.la.gov/covidvaccine-locations/

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