Can minors receive vaccinations in Washington without parental consent?
Yes. Minors of any age in Washington may receive immunizations without parental consent under the Mature Minor
Doctrine, if a doctor/healthcare provider agrees that the minor is "mature" enough to make their own health care decisions.
As always, we recommend our guide to convincing vaccine-hesitant parents and sharing personal stories of teens getting vaccinations. If you can't convince, talk to a doctor. Also, call your county health department and talk to them about your situation.
Contact us if you need help or just someone to talk to. We respect your privacy.
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington?
Call 1-800-525-0127 or find a clinic at https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/. We can help you if needed.
You can also text GETVAX (438829) for English or VACUNA (822862) for Spanish. You can also call the National COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Hotline at 1-800-232-0233.
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
Contact us if you need help. We respect your privacy.
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