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Ethical dilemmas of distributing COVID-19 vaccines equitably

A discussion with the chair of the Dept. of Bioethics and Medical Humanism at the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
by Kassandra Lau

Getting the vaccine to those prioritized by the state amid high demand and low supply has raised questions about equitability in the distribution process. We discussed some of the challenges with ensuring fairness with Dr. David Beyda, chair and professor with the Department of Bioethics and Medical Humanism at the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix.

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