Ethical Issues Concerning Vaccination Requirements

Vaccinations are one of public health's greatest achievements. However, an ethical dilemma lies in the balance of personal autonomy and choice versus protection of the entire at risk population. Vaccines have become readily available in most parts of the world, yet debates continue as to the ap...

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Published in:Public health reviews 2012-06, Vol.34 (1), p.1-20, Article 14
Main Authors: El Amin, Alvin Nelson, Parra, Michelle T, Kim-Farley, Robert, Fielding, Jonathan E
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Disease
Ethics
Families & family life
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Herd immunity
Immunization
Measles
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Health risks
Herd immunity
Immunization
Measles
Mortality
Public awareness
Public health
Vaccines
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