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We truly appreciate your gifts in this time of great need. December 23, 2020
Vaccines. Vaccinations. Vaccine hesitancy. These words have become pervasive in today’s lexicon, particularly now as vaccines equipped to battle the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been authorized for emergency use.
But where do individual rights fit in when public health is threatened? What roles do psychology, faith, and reasoning play in decision-making about whether to trust or reject science? How do different health professions contribute to vaccine development, research, vaccine distribution, and public health education?