Vaccine Mandates: Consent Under Coercion

A new study suggests that even when people are forced to get vaccinated, their consent is still considered voluntary. The researchers argue that what matters is not the external pressure, but rather whether the person being vaccinated has wronged the person giving them the vaccine. However, this idea has its limitations, as it raises questions about the moral right of individuals to make decisions about their own bodies and health. If the principle of informed consent is about giving people the freedom to choose, then how can it be applied in situations where they are coerced into getting vaccinated?