# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 18. Disease Prevention

### Subtitle 4A. Consent to Immunization of Minors

#### Section 18-4A-05

(a) In the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a health care provider who accepts the health history and other information given by a person who is delegated the authority to consent to the immunization of a minor under Sec. 18-4A-02 or Sec. 18-4A-03 of this subtitle is not liable for an adverse reaction related to an immunization of the minor resulting from factual errors in the health history or information given by the person to the health care provider.

(b) Except for acts of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a person who consents to the immunization of a minor under Sec. 18-4A-02 or Sec. 18-4A-03 of this subtitle, a health care provider licensed to practice in the State, or a medical facility is not liable for damages arising from an immunization administered to a minor as authorized under Sec. 18-4A-02 or Sec. 18-4A-03 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)