The ethics behind mandatory COVID-19 vaccination post-Omicron: The South African context

The legitimacy of mandatory vaccine policies is underscored by a public health ethics framework based on the principles of limited autonomy, social justice and the common good. Ideally, vaccine uptake ought to occur on a voluntary basis as an act of solidarity to ensure that everyone is protected....

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Main Author: Keymanthri Moodley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2022-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/13239