Would this be covered under TX neglect laws?

Question

If a teenager (15) has the flu, and neither of the parents will take them to the docter, and the symptoms are getting rather serious, and one of the parents are giving the teen prescription medication not for them, but the parent themself, and not even for the flu, but a cold, it was 300mg and the person (teen) OD'd because of carelessness of the parent, is there anything in Texas Laws that cover the teen in neglect/abuse laws? (please don't link me to a .pdf or something, copy the info for me if its possible) Thanks
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by the way: Its been 2 weeks sence her flu symptoms has started

I'm mostly worried because it can lead to death in some cases, so I'm not taking it too lightly. So any help would be great.

Answer 1

You don't need a link or a cut and paste. You should call your state's child protective services NOW. If you don't know how to reach them, call your local district atty. Call or inform the school. Yes, she could die. Giving her someone else's medicine is illegal. Leave the computer and get on the phone NOW. She might have pneumonia.

Answer 2

If you are a friend - can you help her get to a hospital emergency room?

Flu can turn into pneumonia and you're right - can lead to death.

If she is or becomes seriously ill - she needs to see a doctor - if the parents do not take her or refuse to take her for treatment -

Help her get treatment first - go to another responsible adult in the family or at your school - if you go to school together -

You don't say how old you are or how you are related or concerned about the neglect laws - but first thing is to get her medical attention if she is seriously ill.

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Your doctor may recommend use of an antiviral medication to help treat the flu. These are prescription medications, and a doctor should be consulted before the drugs are used. Antiviral treatment lasts for 5 days and must be started within 2 days of illness. Therefore, if you get flu-like symptoms, seek medical care early.

Four antiviral drugs (amantadine, rimantadine, zanamavir, and oseltamivir) are approved for treatment of the flu. Please note the publication, “Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) (MMWR 2006 Jul 28;55(RR10):1-42)” in which ACIP recommends that neither amantadine nor rimantadine be used for the treatment or prevention of influenza A in the United States for the 2006-07 influenza season.

Other Ways to Respond to the Flu
If you get the flu, get plenty of rest, drink a lot of liquids, and avoid using alcohol and tobacco. Also, you can take medications such as acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol®) to relieve the fever and muscle aches associated with the flu. Never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, particularly a fever.

Answer 3

The giving of prescription drugs other than by a legitimate medical authority is against the law.

By not providing for the health of a child is also against the law.

Contact your local Department of Human Resources or Social Services to seek assistance!

Best wishes!

Answer 4

I think Child Protective Services would see it as child abuse, if it were reported and they investigated.