Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Immunization when there isn't enough to go around

Interesting, short think piece. More questions than answers.

Fears of the spread of pandemic influenza in the UK continue to grow. Three apparently previously healthy patients have died here. There are now plans for widespread immunisation later in the year - though initially this is likely to be restricted to those at highest risk, and those in 'vital' professions.

Who should be vaccinated? This is a question of distributive justice. More...

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