Salon.com > the morning-after pill http://www.salon.com Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Pediatricians: Make Plan B available to teens http://www.salon.com/2012/11/26/pediatricians_make_plan_b_available_to_teens/ http://www.salon.com/2012/11/26/pediatricians_make_plan_b_available_to_teens/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:24:00 +0000 http://www.origin.railrode.net/?p=13107557 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement today recommending pediatricians make prescriptions for emergency contraception available in advance to girls under the age of 17. The morning-after pill can prevent pregnancy if used within five days of intercourse, but is only available without a prescription to women 17 and older under current federal policy.

According to Bill Alpert, chief program officer of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, requiring a visit to the doctor can prevent many teens from using emergency contraception.

It's just common sense that requiring a prescription is a barrier. If an august and respected medical group like AAP is suggesting providing emergency contraception to minors is OK, that is a big deal.

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