Chamber wants research into the ethical side of vaccination policy | Inland

The PVV, SGP and Denk, among others, do not want this indirect urge or coercion. But the VVD government party does not rule out an indirect duty, it became clear during the corona debate. VVD MP Hayke Veldman said he did not want to slam doors in advance. First, an ethical discussion is needed. The CDA and D66 are also not in favor of an urge to vaccinate, but the coalition parties can imagine that there will be certain freedoms for vaccinees. For example, it could be visits to nursing homes, they say.

Health Minister Hugo de Jonge again informed the House of Representatives on Wednesday that he is against a compulsory vaccination and does not consider an indirect obligation desirable. According to him, that would be counterproductive, so that people do not get vaccinated when the corona vaccines become available. It is generally believed that a coverage ratio of 70 percent is required. De Jonge wants to focus on information and publicity campaigns so that people independently choose to be vaccinated.

‘Usefulness and necessity’

The VVD also urged a prompt campaign by the cabinet to convince people of the “usefulness and necessity” of vaccinating against the corona virus. According to Veldman, this is desperately needed, because it is already swarming with fake news and ghost stories about the vaccines that are in the making.

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