Understanding the Bioethics Behind Employer Vaccine Mandates for COVID-19
Should employers impose COVID-19 vaccine mandates? The keyword here is “should” (“can” is a legal question that has already been largely answered and is not the subject of this blog). But “should vaccination be required” leaves room for debate. While bioethical analyses typically rely on multiple frameworks, this blog should be considered a primer on two of the ‘hallmark’ bioethical principles: autonomy and justice.