But this is not the first time that governments have made vaccination mandatory to increase uptake. Looking at previous mandates before COVID-19 can provide further insight into the current situation.
The health authorities and governments who initiated these vaccine mandates later changed tack, preferring to foster mutual trust and responsibility with citizens for their health and to protect others. Mandatory vaccination for travellers and certain occupations has also been commonplace in many countries around the world. What is unusual are vaccination mandates for adults during an epidemic.
Still considering whether to get your booster shot? Listen to infectious disease experts break it down on CNA's Heart of the Matter: Germany made measles vaccination mandatory for school and day care attendance , as well as other public spaces, such as refugee shelters and clinics.
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