Morning After Questions

I got these questions from a NewsAnchorMom reader. 

"I wonder are these pills covered by a child's parents insurance, or are they just handed out at school like free?

What ages does this begin?

What tests have been used, possibly to prevent these meds from hurting say, a teenager, with a kidney, heart, or other disease? If they are given out at school and some health matter occurred, would that teacher or school be liable?

I am interested in this subject."

Thank you.

I talked to Planned Parenthood today. They said the morning after pill is covered under some insurance companies, making the cost anywhere from $10-$70. If you are over 17, you do not need a prescription. Therefore, you cannot bill insurance. The FDA puts drugs through a serious of tests to determine whether or not they are approved to go on the market. As far as anyone at Planned Parenthood knows, schools are not handing out this pill like some have handed out condoms in the past. You can find more information by going to: PlannedParenthood.org

I hope this helps!

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

Do U agree with the morning after pill?

FROM CNN: A judge in New York has cleared the way for 17-year-olds to use and buy what's known as "the morning-after pill" without a prescription.

The age had been set at 18, but the F-D-A has 30 days to change that.

The birth-control drug is also known as "Plan B" and contains two pills that can prevent pregnancy--if taken less than three days after sexual intercourse.

Women's health advocates applaud the decision... while conservatives say they are worried it could lead young girls to promiscuity.

Imagine your daughter is in high school, what do you think about the morning after pill? Are you glad she has the option without telling you about her mistake or would you rather her take the chances of getting pregnant?

-NewsAnchorMom Jen