South Dakota - teens for vaccines

Can minors receive vaccinations in South Dakota without parental consent?

Minors in South Dakota currently cannot consent to vaccinations, unless they are emancipated by (1) marrying or (2) serving on active duty military service or (3) receiving a court declaration of emancipation. This requires parental agreement. (25-5-19; 25-5-24).

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

Also, call your county health department and let them know about your situation to make sure you know your options.

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota?

Parental/legal guardian consent is required.

Find a clinic either by county at https://doh.sd.gov/COVID/Vaccine/ProviderMap/default.aspx#County or at vaccines.gov. We can help you if needed.

You can also text GETVAX (438829) for English or VACUNA (822862) for Spanish to receive three vaccine sites on your phone within seconds. You can also call the National COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Hotline at 1-800-232-0233 for those who prefer to get information via phone call.

Also, good to have your county health department address and phone number

Got questions on the COVID-19 vaccine? Need to convince parents?

Q & A with doctors on why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for teens

Our guide to convincing vaccine-hesitant parents

Personal stories of teens getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Are you caught-up on your routine vaccinations?

Vaccinations every teen must know about - Tdap, HPV, Men-ACWY, Men-B, and Flu

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