Problems With Paying People to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Emily A. Largent, Franklin G. Miller
Abstract
This Viewpoint describes features of 2 proposals to pay US residents to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and proposes ethical and practical complications of the plans, arguing that they are morally suspect, likely unnecessary, and may be counterproductive.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSuspectCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus InfectionsVirologyIntensive care medicineCriminologyPathologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)SociologyDiseaseEthics in medical practiceVaccine Coverage and HesitancyEthics in Clinical Research