In Defense of Vaccine Mandates: An Argument From Consent Rights

IN DEFENSE OF VACCINE MANDATES: AN ARGUMENT FROM CONSENT RIGHTS - A REVIEW.
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This article argues in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandates on ethical grounds. Wilkenfeld & Johnson (2022) contend that while some claim the right to refuse a vaccine based on autonomy, the same principle supports the right of others not to be exposed to the virus by unvaccinated individuals. The authors argue that in this conflict of rights, the rights of potential victims should take precedence. They point to other cases where we accept the infringement of someone's rights to protect others, such as in psychiatry or child welfare. The authors also argue that institutions like universities have the right to mandate vaccinations. They refute various objections to vaccine mandates, including concerns about government overreach, slippery slopes, and the relevance of herd immunity.
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