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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Bioethics
  • Political Philosophy

Background:

  • Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant public health challenge.
  • Existing immunization policies face ethical scrutiny and public debate.
  • The book "Inducing Immunity? Justifying Immunization Policies in Times of Vaccine Hesitancy" provides a framework for these policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To respond to critical commentary on "Inducing Immunity? Justifying Immunization Policies in Times of Vaccine Hesitancy."
  • To elaborate on the use of John Stuart Mill's harm principle in justifying mandatory immunization.
  • To refine the conception of harm and trustworthiness in vaccination policies.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of John Stuart Mill's harm principle.
  • Ethical argumentation regarding coercion and child welfare.
  • Response to critical feedback from academic colleagues.

Main Results:

  • The harm principle provides a robust foundation for mandatory immunization policies.
  • The conception of harm used does not lead to illiberal policies.
  • Trustworthiness of vaccination policies can be enhanced through clear ethical frameworks.

Conclusions:

  • Mandatory immunization policies can be ethically justified using the harm principle.
  • Addressing concerns about coercion and the best interests of the child is crucial.
  • A clear understanding of harm and policy trustworthiness is essential for public health.