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The emergency-use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines raises concerns about data accuracy and long-term protection. Given these uncertainties and the ineffectiveness of sanitary passes, informed consent is crucial for individual freedom.

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  • Vaccinology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Emergency-use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines led to rushed testing and data concerns.
  • Questions persist regarding vaccine efficacy across diverse populations, regions, and new variants.
  • Variable public health measures, like the sanitary pass, lack universal policy and raise ethical issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the scientific basis and implications of COVID-19 vaccine policies.
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  • To advocate for informed consent as a mandatory cornerstone of vaccination protocols.

Main Methods:

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    • Concerns exist regarding the accuracy of short- and long-term COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and safety data.
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