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Debate on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

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Summary

Background

Since January 2020, worldwide public health has been threatened by COVID-19, for which vaccines have been adopted from December 2020.

Discussion

Although vaccines demonstrate effectiveness against this disease, vaccine hesitancy reveals concerns towards short-term and long-term side effects or adverse reactions such as post-inoculation death. Mandatory vaccination is used to provide herd immunity, but is refutable due to infringement of human rights and autonomy. Furthermore, the evidence testifies that vaccination cannot guarantee prevention of infection or re-infection, resulting in public resentment against this coercive measure, whilst post-inoculation anxiety continues.

Perspective

This discussion suggests a holistic approach, involving the collective efforts of governments, medical experts and individuals, through basic preventive measures and alternative therapy to live with COVID-19 in a healthy and resourceful manner.

Keywords

Collectivism
Holistic approach
Individualism
Pandemic
Post-inoculation anxiety
Public health

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