Many undeveloped countries have low COVID-19 vaccination rates (United Nations, 2022). Only 1% of people in low-income countries have been vaccinated, while 60% of people in wealthier countries have been vaccinated. What are the ethical implications of developed countries, such as the United States having adequate availability of COVID-19 vaccines versus undeveloped countries such as Costa Rica and Haiti not having enough? Should wealthier nations be doing more to help poorer countries increase vaccination rates?

Many undeveloped countries have low COVID-19 vaccination rates (United Nations, 2022). Only 1% of people in low-income countries have been vaccinated, while 60% of people in wealthier countries have been vaccinated. What are the ethical implications of developed countries, such as the United States having adequate availability of COVID-19 vaccines versus undeveloped countries such as Costa Rica and Haiti not having enough? Should wealthier nations be doing more to help poorer countries increase vaccination rates?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter12: Body Defenses

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