Should a COVID‑19 vaccine be compulsory — and what would this mean for anti‑vaxxers?
We all have the right to refuse medical treatment, but the government could penalise those who refuse a COVID-19 vaccine.
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‘Strangling angel’ of diptheria caught Spain off guard – here’s how
Spain’s fascist past has complicated the state’s relationship with anti-vaccination groups, now a rare disease has appeared again after 28 years.
Why defacing the Terry Fox statue touched a nerve with so many Canadians
When the “freedom convoy” used the Terry Fox statue as part of their demonstration, people were outraged. It showed the public still finds value in protecting a memorial that represents their values.
Vaccination: In Canada, many teenagers don’t need parental consent
In Canada, the age of consent for health-care decisions is assessed on a case-by-case basis. It can be age 14, or sometimes even younger.
Nicki Minaj’s COVID‑19 vaccine tweet about swollen testicles signals the dangers of celebrity misinformation and fandom
Nicki Minaj’s international anti-vaccine fiasco reveals the life-and-death stakes at the heart of normalizing a culture of fandom tribalism.
Coronavirus anti‑vaxxers aren’t a huge threat yet. How do we keep it that way?
Do recent lockdown protests indicate that Australia is on the path to Trump’s America? While we can currently rest easy, the problem requires careful consideration.
Why telling stories could be a more powerful way of convincing some people to take a COVID vaccine than just the facts
How will governments convince enough people to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity?
Can Florida really end vaccine mandates? What would this mean for the US and countries like Australia?
Florida plans to scrap all vaccine mandates for school students, with the state’s governor describing them as ‘slavery’. Here’s what this could mean.
Vaccine selfies may seem trivial, but they show people doing their civic duty — and probably encourage others too
Are vaxxies just the latest trend in virtue signalling? And even if they are, does that mean they’re not worth it?
Combating COVID‑19 anti‑vaxxers: lessons from political philosophy
Many countries, including South Africa, use regulations to control smoking in public so that they do not harm non-smokers. Likewise, getting vaccinated is for the common good of society.
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