Pennsylvania

The actual law:

In Pennsylvania, there are currently no laws allowing minors to receive vaccines without parental consent.

However, you may have other options.

MEDICAL EVALUATION, IMMUNIZATION, AND TREATMENT OF MINORS

(a) Minor’s Consent to Examination and Treatment.

A person between the ages of 11 and 18 may give consent, without the approval or consent of another person, for medical and other health examination, treatment and services to determine the presence of or to treat a sexually transmitted disease and any other disease, infection or condition reportable pursuant to the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955 and the regulations adopted thereunder, provided such person is capable of providing informed consent. The health care provider may not be sued or held liable for implementing appropriate diagnostic measures or administering appropriate treatment to the minor if the minor has consented to such procedures or treatment.

(b) Minor’s Consent to Immunization.

A person between the ages of 11 and 18 may authorize his or her own immunization, without the approval or consent of another person, to prevent occurrence of a reportable disease, infection, or condition, provided such person is capable of providing informed consent. A parent or guardian does not need to be present at the time the vaccine is administered. Written consent by the minor is not required, but documentation that the vaccine information statement (VIS) was provided to the vaccine recipient, and the publication date of the VIS, is required. The health care provider may not be sued or held liable for providing such  immunization to the minor if the minor has consented to such procedures or treatment.

Regulations Governing the Immunization and Treatment of Newborns, Children and Adolescents (Consolidated for Agency Use, July 19, 2019) - City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health

What this means:

While minors cannot currently receive vaccines without parental consent in this state, use our suggested materials to discuss why you want to get vaccinated with your parents and see if you can change their minds!

Regardless of state vaccine consent laws, minors can receive some health care services without parental consent in Title X-funded clinics.

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