No-jab, no-job clause: ethical issues and legal impediments

Vaccination is considered to be one of the greatest public health achievements in the 20th century. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has triggered a worldwide debate and legal exemption of vaccination and its possible consequences. Now that COVID-19 vaccination programme has started, there is immense pressure from the general public. Following the recent correspondence where the authors have rightly stated the need to take seriously the ethical issues under the COVID-19 vaccination, this paper highlights the ethical and legal impediments of 'no-jab, no-job clause' arising in many countries.

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Vaccination is crucial for public health, but the COVID-19 pandemic has raised debates on legal exemptions and consequences. The pressure is high as vaccination programmes progress. Ethical and legal issues, such as the 'no-jab, no-job' clause, are arising in many countries.