Payments for COVID-19 Vaccination: Ethical and Legal Considerations
Should we pay people to receive COVID-19 vaccines? This post summarizes key ethical and legal considerations.
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Granting exemptions on the basis of religion incentivizes people to lie, and exemptions are more likely to be given to people who have lied well.
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Read more: The Prospects for an IP Waiver Under the TRIPS Agreement The Prospects for an IP Waiver Under the TRIPS Agreement
Going forward, practical solutions should focus on scaling up manufacturing and supply, and improving access and affordability.
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Read more: US Support for a WTO Waiver of COVID-19 Intellectual Property – What Does it Mean? US Support for a WTO Waiver of COVID-19 Intellectual Property – What Does it Mean?
An explanation of the WTO waiver of COVID-19 intellectual property, what the U.S. declaration of support means, and likely effects of the waiver.
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Read more: The COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver: The Wrong Tool for the Right Goal The COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver: The Wrong Tool for the Right Goal
Should a waiver be issued, there is no legal mechanism that can compel the transfer of certain types of know-how or trade secrets.
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Read more: Can Colleges and Universities Require Student COVID-19 Vaccination? Can Colleges and Universities Require Student COVID-19 Vaccination?
Under existing federal statutes and case law, colleges and universities have broad discretion to require vaccination as a condition of a return to campus.
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Read more: How the Government Can Prevent Individuals from Using Wealth to Cut the Vaccine Line How the Government Can Prevent Individuals from Using Wealth to Cut the Vaccine Line
There are several ways government officials can combat the wealth problem without sacrificing the speed at which vaccines are administered.
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Read more: Can Employers Mandate a Vaccine Under Emergency Use Authorization? Can Employers Mandate a Vaccine Under Emergency Use Authorization?
Businesses that require vaccines under EUA are taking a legal risk, but also have good legal arguments for the mandates.
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Read more: Complex Regulations Push Employers Toward Voluntary Vaccination Programs, Not Mandates Complex Regulations Push Employers Toward Voluntary Vaccination Programs, Not Mandates
A rubric of laws making mandatory programs complicated to deploy is leading many employers to favor vaccine encouragement policies.
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Read more: Should Smokers be Prioritized for COVID Vaccine? Should Smokers be Prioritized for COVID Vaccine?
Should smoking be among the pre-existing health risks that qualify people for priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine?
