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Informed consent for vaccinations: Helping young people make informed decisions
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Informed consent for vaccinations: Helping young people make informed decisions
Wednesday 18 November 2020, 12:10 AM
Previous experiences during vaccination events can influence parental and self-decisions about immunisation
It is a legal and ethical principle that valid consent must be obtained before providing any health service, including vaccination. Here’s what you need to know about obtaining informed consent from minors and their whānau
Jennifer Andrews
Key points, Trust is an influential factor on parents’ willingness to have their children vaccinated and is an important component of the decision-making process , Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References
- Nowlan M, Willing E, Turner N. Influences and policies that affect immunisation coverage-a summary review of literature. N Z Med J 2019;132(1501):79–88.
- Ministry of Health. Immunisation Handbook 2020. Wellington: Ministry of Health; 2020. health.govt.nz
- Crocker-Buque T, Edelstein M, Mounier-Jack S. Interventions to reduce inequalities in vaccine uptake in children and adolescents aged <19 years: a systematic review. J Epidemiol Community Health 2017;71(1):87–97.
- Medical Council of New Zealand. Information, choice of treatment and informed consent. February 2019. mcnz.org.nz
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