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Is it ever okay to jump to the front of the vaccine line?

  • 1.  Is it ever okay to jump to the front of the vaccine line?

    Posted 03-23-2021 12:28:00 PM

    When a good is scarce, people sometimes behave badly to get it. Renowned bioethicist Arthur Caplan, PhD, offers advice on how to make the COVID-19 vaccine rollout more equitable, ethical, and trustworthy.

    https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/it-ever-okay-jump-front-vaccine-line-ethics-expert-weighs

    I'm curious to hear from the community on this topic -- what are your thoughts on the issue? 



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    Stephanie Weiner
    Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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