But who should decide?
Decisions to opt out, however, dont just affect the individuals refusing vaccines.
Still, its not so easy for experts to decide who should be required to get the vaccine.
), though exemptions are allowed on a state-by-state basis.
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He believes its likely that similar mandates will be issued with respect to COVID-19 vaccines.
Stephanie Morain, PhD, MPH is an assistant professor at the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine.
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This policy is reportedly strictly enforced within training camps, she says.
These vaccine mandates have withstood legal challenge, too.
And while President Biden indicated last month that he may issue a mandate soonwhichwouldbe legalit has yet to surface.
According to Dr. Morain, theres a compelling argument to be made for mandating that the rest participate.
Plus, unvaccinated police officers may put those they interact with at risk.
The state is held to have a legal duty to provide health care for incarcerated persons, she says.
This should include protection from harms, including from the harm of COVID transmission.
Outside of these major bucketshealthcare workers, students, military personnel, and police officersDr.
Stephanie Morain, PhD, MPH is an assistant professor at the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine.
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