California bill gives minors access to STD immunization without parental consent

California bill gives minors access to STD immunization without parental consent | LifeSiteNews.com:"California law currently permits children age 12 and older to consent for themselves to diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. The proposed law, AB 499, would extend that right to include preventative care, such as immunizations.

The bill has been approved by the State Assembly and was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 14th. If passed, the bill would give minors access to controversial vaccines intended to prevent Human Papillomavirus, an STD which can cause cervical cancer in women.