Allows children aged fourteen and older to consent to certain immunizations without parental consent.

This bill amends the public health law to allow health care practitioners to administer vaccines to minors aged fourteen or older if they have the capacity to consent and provide informed consent. Prior to administering the vaccine, the practitioner must consult with the minor to ensure they understand the nature and consequences of the vaccine and that it is not contraindicated by their medical history. The bill defines "capacity to consent" as an individual's ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of the proposed vaccination and to make an informed decision.

Allows children aged fourteen and older to consent to certain immunizations without parental consent.

This bill amends the public health law to allow health care practitioners to administer vaccines to minors aged fourteen or older if they have the capacity to consent and provide informed consent. Prior to administering the vaccine, the practitioner must consult with the minor to ensure they understand the nature and consequences of the vaccine and that it is not contraindicated by their medical history. The bill defines "capacity to consent" as an individual's ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of the proposed vaccination and to make an informed decision.