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Ethics and childhood vaccination policy in the United States

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  • Hendrix, K.S.
  • Sturm, L.A.
  • Zimet, G.D.
  • Meslin, E.M.

Abstract

Childhood immunization involves a balance between parents' autonomy in deciding whether to immunize their children and the benefits to public health frommandating vaccines. Ethical concerns about pediatric vaccination span several public health domains, including those of policymakers, clinicians, and other professionals. In light of ongoing developments and debates, we discuss several key ethical issues concerning childhood immunization in the United States and describe how they affect policy development and clinical practice. We focus on ethical considerations pertaining to herd immunity as a community good, vaccine communication, dismissal of vaccine-refusing families from practice, and vaccine mandates. Clinicians and policymakers need to consider the nature and timing of vaccine-related discussions and invoke deliberative approaches to policymaking.

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  • Hendrix, K.S. & Sturm, L.A. & Zimet, G.D. & Meslin, E.M., 2016. "Ethics and childhood vaccination policy in the United States," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 106(2), pages 273-278.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302952_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302952
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    1. Sobo, Elisa J., 2016. "What is herd immunity, and how does it relate to pediatric vaccination uptake? US parent perspectives," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 165(C), pages 187-195.
    2. Xu, Danni & Wang, Fan & Zhuo, Xiaopo & Liu, Yaoqi, 2024. "The performance of government subsidy schemes in a competitive vaccine market considering consumers' free-riding behavior," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 268(C).

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