Can COVID-19 Vaccines Be Mandatory in the U.S. and Who Decides?
While there is legislative precedent for vaccine mandates, other strategies could help U.S. states achieve widespread vaccination for COVID-19. The legal precedent for mandatory vaccinations dates back to a 1905 Supreme Court case after a smallpox outbreak in Massachusetts. In this Q&A adapted from the November 17 episode of the Public Health On Call podcast, legal and public health expert Joanne…