In Re Elianah T.-T.

Summary

The court held that General Statutes § 17a-10 (c) does not authorize the Commissioner of Children and Families to vaccinate children in her temporary custody over their parents' objection. Although the statute is ambiguous because it refers to ensuring a child's continued good health, its text, related statutes, and legislative history show that the authority to provide medical treatment was intended to address existing illness, injury, or disease, particularly in emergencies. The court therefore reversed the trial court's decision and remanded with direction to grant the parents' motion preventing vaccination.