Islamic Ethics, Covid-19 Vaccination, and the Concept of Harm

Vaccine hesitancy is a concern around the world, but negative attitudes among Muslims in particular toward some coronavirus vaccines have been the focus of attention in the media. Some scholars in Asia recently issued fatwa against the Chinese Covid-19 vaccine. Media coverage has characterized the Muslim world as a hotspot for vaccine hesitancy, but experts point out biases in this coverage and explain the underlying reasons. The post Islamic Ethics, Covid-19 Vaccination, and the Concept of Harm appeared first on The Hastings Center.
Source: blog.bioethics.net - Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Tags: Health Care Covid-19 Ethics Resource Center Covid-19 vaccination Hastings Bioethics Forum Islam syndicated vaccine hesitancy Source Type: blogs