Covid-19 vaccines: ethical, legal and practical considerations
Council of Europe Resolution 2361
(2021): Assembly
debate on 27 January 2021 7.3.1 ensure that citizens are informed
that the vaccination is NOT mandatory and that no one is politically,
socially, or otherwise pressured to get themselves vaccinated, if
they do not wish to do so themselves; 7.3.2 ensure that no one is discriminated against for not having
been vaccinated, due to possible health risks or not wanting to
be vaccinated;
7.3.3 take early effective measures to counter misinformation, disinformation and hesitancy regarding Covid-19 vaccines; 7.3.4 distribute transparent information on the safety and possible side effects of vaccines, working with and regulating social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation; 7.3.5 communicate transparently the contents of contracts with vaccine producers and make them publicly available for parliamentary and public scrutiny; 7.3.6 collaborate with non-governmental organisations and/or other local efforts to reach out to marginalised groups; 7.3.7 engage with local communities in developing and implementing tailored strategies to support vaccine uptake;