In December 2020, when the Covid-19 vaccine became available to the public after less than one year of development, it had the distinction of being the most rapidly developed vaccine in history. The same month, Merriam-Webster announced that “vaccine” would be the word of the year for 2021. As the world awaited a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, interest in vaccine-related topics, such as funding, development, distribution, and policy surged.
Vaccine Law and Policy
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There are 5 modules in this course
Welcome to this course, where we’ll explore the fundamentals of vaccines, vaccine policies, and the legal framework shaping them. It’s designed for a broad audience, including parents, caregivers, health advocates, professionals, and students in law and healthcare.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module covers the regulatory, economic, and public health aspects of vaccine development and distribution, including approval processes, safety monitoring, and intellectual property. It also examines challenges like funding, equity, and injury compensation, with insights from the COVID-19 pandemic and global initiatives like COVAX and WHO.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module explores informed consent for vaccination, including its legal requirements, exemptions, and mandates. It also covers vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 policies, and the legal responsibilities of parents, with insights into global vaccine strategies.
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This module covers military immunization requirements, the PREP Act, and vaccine injury compensation through the CICP. It also examines misinformation management, workplace vaccine accommodations, and the link between cost-sharing and herd immunity.
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