Can minors receive vaccinations in Utah without parental consent?
Minors in Utah currently cannot consent to vaccinations. Some exceptions are for:
(1) a minor parent with custody of child or a minor who is pregnant, in which case the minor may consent to vaccinations to attend school; and for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, provided the minor also represents to the provider that they are "abandoned," as that term is defined in U.C.A. § 76-5-109 (Source: jsupra.org/legalnews).
(2) An unaccompanied homeless minor 15 years or older may also consent to vaccinations (Utah Code §78B-3-406(6)(k))
For all other minors, parental/legal guardian consent is required for vaccinations.
Call your county health department and let them know about your situation to make sure you know your options.
We recommend our guide to convincing vaccine-hesitant parents and sharing personal stories of teens getting vaccinations.
Contact us if you need help or just someone to talk to. We respect your privacy.
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Utah?
Parental/legal guardian consent is required.
Find a clinic at https://coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine-distribution. 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.
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Personal stories of teens getting the COVID-19 vaccine
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