1/ Japan's ministry of health is taking a sensible, ethical approach to Covid vaccines. They recently labeled the vaccines with a warning about myocarditis and other risks. They also reaffirmed their commitment to adverse event reporting to document potential side-effects.
2/ Japan's ministry of health states: "Although we encourage all citizens to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, it is not compulsory or mandatory. Vaccination will be given only with the consent of the person to be vaccinated after the information provided."
3/ More: "Please get vaccinated of your own decision, understanding both the effectiveness in preventing infectious diseases and the risk of side effects. No vaccination will be given without consent."
4/ "Please do not force anyone in your workplace or those who around you to be vaccinated, and do not discriminate against those who have not been vaccinated."
Source: mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/v…
5/ They also link to a “Human Rights Advice,” including instructions for handling any complaints if individuals face vaccine discrimination at work.
moj.go.jp/JINKEN/index_s…
Other nations would do well to follow Japan's lead with this balanced and ethical approach.
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