Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination has been approved by law makers in the United Kingdom, Italy France and Greece, and now also in NSW Australia. Medical exemptions are available. In NSW anyone who works in health care and social assistance must have their first dose of vaccine by September 30.
A recent article in the BMJ 2021;374:n1903 presents a debate on this complicated issue. The 'Yes' argument by Michael Parker, professor of bioethics and the 'No' argument by Helen Bedford, professor of children's health, state their positions. There is an interesting 'Patient Commentary' on page 184 for a quick insight into a patient's perspective entitled Protect patients, with staff exemptions only for medical reasons.
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