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October 2024
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For our clinical audience:
Minnesota allows minors (under 18 years) to consent to certain types of care without parent or guardian permission. Test your knowledge with the questions below. Answers found at the bottom of the newsletter.
1. Aspen is a 16-year-old patient you are seeing for a well child check-up. They marked their gender identify as non-binary on their intake sheet. During the check-up, Aspen mentions that their home situation is difficult, and their parents are unsupportive. They want to speak with a therapist and would like a referral to a LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. However, they don’t want their parent to find out. Is Aspen able to consent to outpatient counseling without parent permission?
- Yes
- No
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2. 15-year-old Mia has been coming to your clinic for 10 years. She recently gave birth and is parenting a 3-month-old baby. Mia is in your office today for her own asthma care. What best describes Mia’s rights as a patient and mother?
- Mia is able to consent for her infant’s care, but Mia’s parent must consent for her care.
- Mia is able to consent to both her care and her infant child’s care.
- Mia’s parent must consent to both Mia’s and Mia’s infant’s care.
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Influenza
Read more about influenza from the CDC.
- Vaccinate ages 6 months and older by the end of October.
- The 2024-2025 formula is a trivalent vaccine rather than a quadrivalent vaccine.
Respiratory syncytial virus
Read more about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from MDH.
- Two immunization options:
- Abrysvo (Pfizer): RSV vaccine for pregnant persons (32-36 weeks gestation).
- Nirsevimab (Beyfortus): A monoclonal antibody immunization for infants.
- Administered between Oct. 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025. Families must choose between the maternal vaccine or the infant product.
- All infants born April-September 2024 can receive Nirsevimab starting Oct. 1.
- Some children 8-19 months old entering their second RSV season, including American Indian/Alaska Native children and those at high risk, are recommended to receive a second dose of Nirsevimab.
- The maternal RSV vaccine is a one-time dose and not recommended for subsequent pregnancies. Babies born to those who received Abrysvo previously should be immunized with Nirsevimab.
COVID-19
Read more about COVID-19 from the CDC.
- Vaccinate ages 6 months and older with the updated vaccine.
- Keep in mind: 50% of children who are hospitalized due to COVID-19 had no underlying health conditions.
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MDH C&TC has a webpage dedicated to adolescents and young adults with information and resources about youth-centered care and how to provide high quality health care that meets the needs of young people.
The TALK: Toolkit for Adolescent Care is a guide to help clinicians better communicate with adolescent patients. Topics include sexual health, mental health, and substance use.
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Clinic trainings
For clinic staff (medical providers, nurses, medical assistants, nurse managers, billing) involved in C&TC screening in the clinic.
Hearing Basic Screening Skills (FREE)
Learn pure tone audiometry, play audiometry, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation.
Vision Basic Screening Skills (FREE)
Learn visual acuity plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation.
Sports Physical into a Complete C&TC (FREE)
Incorporate a Minnesota State High School League sports physical into a routine visit for youth ages 11-20 years who are eligible for C&TC.
In-person hearing and vision trainings
Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills ($60)
- Oct. 22: 8 a.m. – noon, Duluth, MN
Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses ($105)
- Oct. 22: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Duluth, MN
Webinar trainings
Best Practices ($60)
- Dec. 12: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., WebEx
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As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us!
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About Child and Teen Checkups and the Minnesota Department of Health Child and Teen Checkups website
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota’s Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. EPSDT is a federal program required in every state to provide comprehensive health care and dental services for children under the age of 21 who are eligible for Medicaid. Periodic examinations or screenings are delivered according to the C&TC Schedule of Age-Related Screening Standards.
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