Introduction
The government, under the constitution, has the power to intervene in public health policies. I believe such intervention is necessary for the health and overall well-being of the country. Public health interventions from the government ensure that the spread of illnesses is controlled and treatment is regulated.
Background
The mandates for COVID-19 vaccination were implemented to curb the virus’s spread and return things to normalcy. The Supreme Court upholds that cities and states have the right to ask for vaccine mandates in various instances. Nevertheless, twenty states in the U.S. have restricted local and state authorities from mandating COVID-19 vaccines (Bardosh et al., 2022). Under the Federalist system of the United States, states and the national govt share regulatory jurisdiction over public health issues, with states typically exercising the majority of this authority under their regular police power.
Those for the COVID-19 mandate argue that vaccines are both practical and safe, according to overwhelming data. More importantly, there is good evidence that vaccine requirements function in the scope of this argument. Those against vaccinations contend that a person has the right to control the sanctity of their flesh (Bardosh et al., 2022). Orthodox medicine ethics suggest that compelled therapy is only permissible when the individual benefits outweigh the recognized risks.
Current Interventions
COVID-19 presently has no proven treatment or plans geared to treat the disease (Korang et al., 2020). To keep the COVID-19 pandemic under control, institutions use vaccination, isolation, quarantine, and disease control measures to prevent disease spread and supportive care such as oxygen and ventilators for afflicted patients.
Proposed Intervention
Social distancing, donning N95 or surgical masks, and washing hands are all effective public health treatments for lowering the chance of infection. It is better to opt for these options rather than subject people to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Conclusion
COVID-19 vaccinations have been pushed as a significant way to prevent the virus from spreading. Mandates have been established in various states and cities to ensure that individuals get vaccinated. Many states differ on the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. However, the federal government is evident in the mandate for people working in healthcare facilities. Instead of subjecting people to mandatory vaccinations, it would be appropriate to respect their autonomy and only deny services in case one is positive.
References
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