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Hijano DR, Yaun JA. Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act: A Setback in Pediatric Immunizations. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2024; 13:155-158. [PMID: 38306461 PMCID: PMC10896253 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piae006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
The Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act, a Tennessee bill stating that a healthcare provider may not provide vaccination to a minor without the informed consent of a parent/legal guardian, poses significant challenges to pediatric immunization. We outline changes implemented to our processes in response to this bill.
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Affiliation(s)
- Diego R Hijano
- Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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