Vaccine Q&A: Are COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Ethical?

Vaccine Q&A: Are COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Ethical?

One of the questions that came up after the Biden administration’s Aug. 18 announcement on COVID-19 booster shots is whether it’s ethical for vaccinated people in the United States to get a booster when there are still so many people around the world waiting for their first dose of vaccine. And while we’re pondering ethics, is there a selfish argument for the U.S. to lead efforts to vaccinate people around the world? What about vaccine mandates? And when will we be able to vaccinate kids?

NC State/September 2, 2021