Alaska - teens for vaccines

Can minors receive vaccinations in Alaska without parental consent?

Yes. A minor can be granted any medical service if the parent or legal guardian cannot be reached or the parent or legal guardian, when reached, refuses to provide or withhold consent. A minor can also consent to healthcare services without a parent or guardian if they are living apart from the parent or guardian and is managing his or her own finances or emancipated.

But for the COVID-19 vaccine, parental consent is required.

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Alaska?

Since the COVID-19 vaccine is elective immunization, a signed parental/guardian consent form is required for minors age 12 to 17 to be vaccinated. Some vaccine providers also require verbal consent by phone or the physical presence of a parent/guardian. Call 907-646-3322 to check consent requirements before your appointment. The presence of a parent/guardian is always preferred.

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/epi/id/pages/COVID-19/vaccineappointments.aspx#appointments

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

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