
With vaccines against COVID-19 widely available in the U.S., colleges and universities face a profound question -- should they require vaccination for their students and employees? This webinar brings together top experts from multiple disciplines and different points of view. They will debate the ethical, legal, and policy issues raised by COVID vaccine mandates. Reflecting on the history of public health and realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will consider the effectiveness of mandates in advancing community health, the legal basis, and the impact on equity and trust.
In this highly interactive webinar, panelists will discuss the issues, debate solutions, and respond to audience questions.
Resources:
- "Mandatory SARS-CoV-2 Vaccinations in K-12 Schools, Colleges/Universities, and Businesses," Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
- "Counterpoint: Vaccine mandate at U would be counterproductive," Star Tribune
- "Intelligence Squared debate: Can employers and schools require vaccines?" Minnesota Public Radio
- "A new national model? Barbershop offers coronavirus shots in addition to cuts and shaves," Washington Post
- "Outreach at Barbershops and Salons to Quell COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy," CBS News
- Klaassen v. Trustees of Indiana University (N.D. Ind. 2021).
- Klaassen v. Trustees of Indiana University (7th Cir. Aug. 2, 2021).
- "Proven ways to boost Covid-19 vaccination: mandates plus nudges," STAT
- Minnesota Statutes § 135A.14 Statement of Immunization (2020) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/135A.14)
Panelists are:
Lawrence O. Gostin

Stephen B. Thomas, PhD

Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH

Moderated by:
Susan M. Wolf, JD
