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    • Vaccine refusal is a complex issue with diverse motivations.
    • This study specifically addresses conscientious objection (CO) to vaccination based on religious, moral, or philosophical grounds.

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    • To determine if individuals should have the right to conscientious objection to vaccines.
    • To establish appropriate constraints and requirements for conscientious objection to vaccination.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of ethical arguments for and against conscientious objection to vaccination.
    • Drawing an analogy between CO to vaccination and CO to military service.
    • Developing a framework for societal contributions in lieu of vaccination.

    Main Results:

    • Conscientious objection to vaccination may be permissible.
    • Objectors should make a societal contribution proportional to disease severity, morbidity, and risk of harm.
    • High rates of CO for severe/contagious diseases could threaten herd immunity, potentially making objection de facto impermissible.

    Conclusions:

    • A balanced approach is needed for conscientious objection to vaccination.
    • Societal contributions can mitigate risks associated with vaccine refusal.
    • Public health imperatives, like herd immunity, must be considered when evaluating CO claims.