COVID-19, Fake News, and Vaccines: Should Regulation Be Implemented?
| Autor: | Marco-Franco, Julio Emilio, Pita-Barros, Pedro, Vivas-Orts, David, González-de Julián, Silvia, Vivas-Consuelo, David |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Politikwissenschaft
Soziologie Anthropologie Political science Sociology & anthropology COVID-19 Coronavirus fake news Flash Eurobarometer 456 (Small and Medium Enterprises Resource Efficiency and Green Markets wave 4) (ZA6917 v1.0.0) politische Willensbildung politische Soziologie politische Kultur Medizinsoziologie Political Process Elections Political Sociology Political Culture Medical Sociology Eurobarometer Epidemie Impfung Medizinethik gesetzliche Regelung Regulierung Angst epidemic vaccination medical ethics statuary regulation regulation anxiety |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 2, 1-11, COVID-19 Global Threat: Information or Panic |
| Druh dokumentu: | Zeitschriftenartikel<br />journal article |
| ISSN: | 1660-4601 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph18020744 |
| Popis: | We analysed issues concerning the establishment of compulsory vaccination against COVID-19, as well as the role of misinformation as a disincentive - especially when published by health professionals - and citizen acceptance of measures in this regard. Data from different surveys revealed a high degree of hesitation rather than outright opposition to vaccines. The most frequent complaint related to the COVID-19 vaccination was the fear of side effects. Within the Spanish and European legislative framework, both compulsory vaccination and government regulation of FN (Fake News) appear to be feasible options, counting on sufficient legal support, which could be reinforced by additional amendment. However, following current trends of good governance, policymakers must have public legitimation. Rather than compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, an approach based on education and truthful information, persuading the population of the benefits of a vaccine on a voluntary basis, is recommended. Disagreements between health professionals are positive, but they should be resolved following good practice and the procedures of the code of ethics. Furthermore, citizens do not support the involvement of government authorities in the direct control of news. Collaboration with the media and other organizations should be used instead. |
| Databáze: | SSOAR – Social Science Open Access Repository |
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