Youth don’t need adult permission to get vaccinated, experts say
by Adrian Ghobrial and Jessica Bruno
Posted May 24, 2021 5:57 pm EDT
Last Updated May 24, 2021 at 6:48 pm EDT
Summary
Parents and guardians may be surprised to learn that they don’t have to give permission for their kids to be vaccinated
In Ontario, children have control over their own healthcare decisions, unless a doctor deems them incapable
Ontario's consent law are rules meant to protect young people, as well as the elderly, expert say
As thousands of youth aged 12 and above line up to get their COVID-19 shots, parents and guardians may be surprised to learn that they don’t have to give permission for their kids to be vaccinated.