Press Release Mandatory vaccinations for health and social care workers: Nuffield Council on Bioethics urges Government to gather more evidence and explore other options more thoroughly before introducing coercive measures 14 Oct 2021
Press Release Trust is a key factor in vaccine uptake, says new briefing by ethics body Trust in those developing, offering, and promoting vaccines plays a key role in decisions about the uptake of vaccines, says a new briefing note from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. 20 Apr 2021
Policy Briefing Read policy briefing Downloads Download the briefing note 20 Apr 21 Vaccine access and uptake This briefing note explores factors influencing the access and uptake of vaccines; the different approaches taken by public health authorities to promote vaccines; and the ethical considerations that arise in this context.
Blog Get ready for the vaccine! by Dave Archard I followed the example of Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer, who, in the wake of the announcement of two successful COVID-19 vaccines, stated that he had encouraged his elderly mother ‘to be ready.’ I did the same. 27 Nov 2020 3
Blog Getting the jab done by Dave Archard The prospect of safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19 is good news for everyone towards the end of a grim year. Of course, caution is still advisable with as yet no certainty as to how long the vaccine might work or whether there might be adverse side effects for certain groups. There are also a host of ethical issues that need to be addressed. 24 Nov 2020 7
Blog An injection of hope: the questions that remain for a COVID-19 vaccine by Ranveig Svenning Berg “It is the miracle jab that promises hope of an end to the pandemic and a longed-for return to normality.” So begins a piece by The Daily Mail’s science correspondent Victoria Allen this week... 12 Nov 2020 0
Policy Briefing Read policy briefing Downloads Download the briefing 29 May 20 Fair and equitable access to COVID-19 treatments and vaccines This rapid policy briefing highlights the key challenges for policy makers, regulatory bodies, industry, and research institutions to ensure fair and equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccine.
