Can I refuse an injection at 14@?!


Question:

Can I refuse an injection at 14@?

I am going to malaysia and have to have typhoid and hepatitis (a or b)injections as well as one for polio etc. which is offered to people of 13-16. My parents have given permission for these but i am needle phobic and you can take typhoid vaccination in the form of pills. Hepatitis is spread by not washing hands before meals and sexual intercourse and so i do not feel that i am at risk. Can i refuse and ask for typhoid vaccination pills?


Answers:

I would check to see if you are allowed to, legally you can not make someone do something they don't want to when it comes to their health. However, I would make sure that you do get each vaccination if you do not have the pill option, you're just going to have to get over being scared of needles. Think about it, 5 second injection or the possibility of Hepatitis and typhoid....which one would you rather have?




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