Skills you'll gain

There are 5 modules in this course

In this course, students will learn about the fundamental role of vaccines as a tool intended to improve public health and how this influences policy. Topics covered include vaccine regulation and monitoring; equity and access; individual decision-making; vaccine refusal and hesitation; advocacy and awareness- raising; and various state, federal, and organizational vaccine mandates. These mandates touch every sphere of personal and public life, including work, education, leisure activities, politics, and how healthcare practitioners interact with patients. Understanding vaccine policy will facilitate decision-making in these settings. This course is ideal for laypersons and professionals alike. It can be useful for individuals concerned about their families’ health; school administrators; municipal officials; community health advocates; and others. Lawyers, with other areas of expertise, looking to learn more about vaccine policy, as well as medical students and allied healthcare professionals, will also find value in this course.

Vaccine Regulation and Equity

Individual Decision-Making and Vaccine Mandates

Special Contexts and Vaccine Policy

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