HHS Issues Guidance and Opens Investigations to Ensure Adherence to Parental Consent and Access Rights
Published: 12/09/2025
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services,
- Office of Inspector General,
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken action in response to a complaint that a Midwestern school illegally vaccinated a child with a federally provided vaccine without the parents’ consent by ignoring a religious exemption submitted under a state law.
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating the alleged failure to comply with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) requirement that makes federal vaccine provision contingent on following state rules for re…
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