The concerns regarding the coronavirus vaccine deal with speed of production. Another important factor entails a lack of transparency; some people are questioning how vaccine developers can safely bring a vaccination to market after mere months when other vaccines require many years of development and testing.
Medical community members have urged more communication with the general public regarding the coronavirus vaccine’s development and effectiveness.
The push for compulsory vaccination
Last week, multiple doctors penned an op-ed in USA Today. Within this op-ed, the doctors urged for a mandatory coronavirus vaccine; they also stated that no religious/personal exemptions should be allowed while endorsing penalties for Americans who refuse the vaccines.
Some of the penalties supported by the contibutors include the following: job loss (at the discretion of the employer); revoked tax credits; loss of access to public services; and prohibition from commercial and public transportation.
This op-ed rapidly made the rounds online with many Americans expressing disapproval. Many people already have concerns about the coronavirus vaccine or vaccinations in general; using the government as a tool to force the vaccine upon others is unlikely to dispel concerns.
