Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations

The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic has resulted in a serious global crisis in the health, social and economic spheres. After an initial period of enthusiasm related to the efficacy of vaccines, in many European countries, a growing distrust in the population has matured, due to the...

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Published in:Healthcare (Basel) 2021-09, Vol.9 (9), p.1163
Main Authors: Barranco, Rosario, Rocca, Gabriele, Molinelli, Andrea, Ventura, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood clots
Blood platelets
Communication
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines
Criminal law
Criminal liability
Forensic pathology
Immunization
Injuries
Investigations
legal medicine
Medical personnel
Pandemics
Population
professional liability
Professionals
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Thrombocytopenia
vaccine
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Summary:The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic has resulted in a serious global crisis in the health, social and economic spheres. After an initial period of enthusiasm related to the efficacy of vaccines, in many European countries, a growing distrust in the population has matured, due to the reporting of severe adverse effects. Throughout the world, some cases of adverse events after the administration of the vaccine have been reported. In this communication, we want to discuss all the medico-legal aspects related to the global vaccination companion in terms of medical professional responsibility, informed consent and vaccination obligation, with particular attention to the Italian situation. Health professionals are tasked with promoting confidence in vaccination for the general population. Complete and detailed information and reliance on scientific research is essential to understand the great importance of the vaccination campaign. From a criminal point of view, we must avoid blaming health professionals in the case of side effects. At the same time, we must protect the population, ensuring compliance with the indications, guidelines, and an adequate method of administration. On the other hand, from a civil law perspective, it is correct to ensure full protection of those rare cases in which the administration of the vaccine is related to adverse events. Without a broad and global vaccination campaign, it will be impossible to overcome COVID-19.
ISSN:2227-9032
2227-9032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare9091163