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1. Federal law requires that vaccine information statements (VIS) are distributed to the parent or person qualified under state law to consent to the vaccination of a minor. Should adolescent minors be allowed to consent to vaccines if their parent or guardian objects? Please explain your rationale.
2. At what age should this right be granted if minors are approved to consent to vaccination? Please explain your rationale.
3. What are the responsibilities, if any, of individuals who delay or reject vaccines for highly contagious diseases?
4. Vaccination rates against influenza are suboptimal. Is a mandatory influenza vaccination policy warranted for healthcare workers? Please explain your rationale.