Accessing Plan B

The FDA’s decision to allow 17-year-olds access to a controversial emergency contraception is sparking some debate.
The agency’s ruling complies with a recent federal judge’s order which lowered the age to 17 from 18.
Neither parental consent nor a prescription is now needed.
“I don’t think it’s a good thing,“ said Ginger Jones, who always buys her daughter’s medication. “I just think some kids would use it as an easy out.“
Other parents like Heather Miller disagree.
“People make mistakes,“ said Miller. “I think a lot of times birth control pills do not work, and they need to have a back-up plan. It’s exactly what it’s for. I don’t think they need parent’s permission.“
Plan B is an emergency contraception that contains a high dose of birth control drugs.
It can be taken up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex.