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COVID-19, Fake News, and Vaccines: Should Regulation Be Implemented?
Marco-Franco, Julio Emilio; Pita-Barros, Pedro; Vivas-Orts, David; González-de-Julián, Silvia; Vivas-Consuelo, David.
  • Marco-Franco JE; Research Centre for Economics Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
  • Pita-Barros P; Doctoral Programme of Rule of Law and Global Governance, Faculty of Law, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain.
  • Vivas-Orts D; Nova School of Business and Economics, Nova University, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal.
  • González-de-Julián S; Nova School of Business and Economics, Nova University, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal.
  • Vivas-Consuelo D; Faculty of Law, University Pompeu Fabra, 08024 Barcelona, Spain.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(2)2021 01 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1067730
ABSTRACT
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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vaccination / Communications Media / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18020744

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vaccination / Communications Media / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18020744