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the ethics of mandatory vaccines pose issues because of how new it is, and how little people know about it. It is obviously something that will work towards the common good so we can get out of this pandemic, but people are scared of how it will affect younger people in the long term, and people with other health conditions. There has to be a balance before people can feel comfortable getting this vaccine.

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Vaccine mandates are devised based on research, testing and commitee approvals that confirm vaccines' safety and efficeny to keep the majority of people safe. These mass mandated vaccines have been shown to reduce risk of sickness and eradicate or prevent  the deadly impact of diseases such as measles and smallpox. However,  the ethical debate surronds people's opinion that mandated vaccines infringes on their personal liberties and autonomy, as well as disagrees with their various religious or philosophical views. For that reason, some people choose to refuse the vaccine in thought that they are protecting their personal liberties, though this hurts the common good as diseases can stay alive and cause death and illness as eradication becomes less possible without full participation. A balance has been created with certain philosophical and religious exceptions able to be made against state vaccine mandates, however, those who dissent and refuse are at bigger risk of getting sick and dying.
-Dominick

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Vaccines are researched, tested, and monitored by organizations and required in many states. 50 states allow vaccination exemptions, 48 states allow religious exemptions, and 20 states allow exemptions for philosophical reasoning. It is argued that the mandate takes away peoples rights and everyone should have the right to refuse.
-Kendyll

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vaccines are required in all 50 states, however, there has been some controversy surrounding personal, religious and medical exemptions. There is an ongoing debate between the balance of ethics and the risk of infecting not only an individual, but that individuals community as well.
-aly

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I think that it is great that we live in a place were patients and individuals are able to advocate and express their opinion when it comes to their health. There are lots of unknowns, mostly regarding the several affects that one might experience after getting the vaccination.- brooke

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Some ways vaccine research  and testing poses ethical issues and balancing the common good is who to give vaccines to and what will be the outcome. There is a lot of question when it comes to how the vaccine will affect different groups of people being children, those in developing countries and those with underlying conditions. Different precautions and safety standards need to be met for each varying group making it hard to balance trying to issue a vaccine to help everyone when there is obvious individual requirements and safety concerns.
-Sydney

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Vaccines are required in many states with the exception of medical, religious and philosophical exemptions in most states. This is a very controversial topic because the majority of the community wants protection but individual liberties may be a risk. There is a struggle to balance the personal right to refuse with mandating vaccines to keep everyone safe.
-Kaya

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When a vaccine is in short supply, medical providers have to make a choice and decide who should and shouldn't be protected from disease with a vaccination. - Katie

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low income families and racial/ethnic minorities are less likely to receive preventative care such as vaccines in America, especially when they are in short supply. In developing countries as well, vaccines are hard to administer for a variety of reasons
- Lily Fuller

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To balance common good and personal liberties, researchers are improving communication strategies to ensure proper consent across different cultures and that participants understand the consent when being a part of test trials for the vaccine.

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Vaccines first gained popularity in the 1850s after the measles outbreak, & back in the 1990s all 50 states had mandates to enter school. Though there is much testing before a vaccine is approved, controversy rose about religious freedoms. A good example is the HPV vaccine in 2006. As a result, now most states accept religious, philosophical, or medical exemptions not to have a vaccine.

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Because of varying demand there may be a shortage in vaccines and heath providers may have to decide who is protected and who is not given the vaccine. -Chris

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some immunizations are mandated for things like going to school or soon maybe flying. this would ensure the common good because with everyone vaccinated, there would be a lower risk of disease for everyone. however, individuals often object to these mandates because it would be personally unethical for them because of religious ties or philisophical beliefs that conflict so they have the right to refuse the vaccination in most cases  -sofia

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The access to vaccines varies upon several people. It may be due to a shortage because there are not enough vaccine producers or suppliers. However, researchers have also found that racial ethnic minority status also plays a role in who deserves a vaccine first. - Marianna

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Some aspects of vaccine testing is unethical, such as lack of communication to testees, lack of proper protocal in developing countries, and psycological risks. The debate rises however, as vaccine testing creates a lot of good in the world, but at what price is it worth it?

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There is no consent required for adult patients, but for children providers legally must provide guardians with information to make an informed decision
Side 1 - specific consent is ethical so the patient is informed
Side 2- consent adds fear to the vaccine process
-Haley

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some believe it is ethical for one to require consent but the debate lies when unnecessary concerns are raised over patient vaccinations; why do I have to give consent if this isn't going to harm me? will this harm me then? - mikayla

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Certain lawmakers/patient rights advocates believe requiring consent is ethical. - Emily

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The Informed consent allows patients to be informed of what could happen as side effects of the virus. This proves to help the idea of individual rights and common good because it informs the patient more of their decision -Michael Chamberlin

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Diseases like hookworm and leprosy can be vaccinated, but not all of the countries can afford vaccines, therefore the citizens can still be infected- Jakob Delicato

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The recipients of the vaccine are legally obligated to know the risks and benefits of getting the vaccine.  The patients also have rights to advocate their thoughts on the vaccine. -Liam