Can an infant be vaccinated against their parent’s wishes?
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Can an infant be vaccinated against their parent’s wishes?
We just had a baby and we had an issue with something that happened. We told the nurse when asked that we did not want our baby to get the HEP-B vaccine. Well after the baby was born the nurse brought the paperwork in and said that she had given the baby the shots anyhow and wanted us to sign the paperwork. Is that acceptable? Can I do anything about this? As a parent I have rights to say no?
Asked on December 3, 2012 under Malpractice Law, West Virginia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of various states in this country if there is a medical situation concerning a minor child it can be vacinated by a medical person against the parents' wishes. However, from what you have written there did not appear to be a situation warranting your child to be vaccinated against your desires.
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