A Covid-19 e a vacinação compulsória diante das liberdades individuais

Abstract

This article aims to explore public health as a collective right for all, present in the 1988 Federal Constitution, dealing specifically with the covid-19 pandemic. The main point is the possibility that the Government impose mandatory vaccination on its citizens, given the individual freedoms of each person. To this end, pertinent legislation was studied, such as Law No. 6.259, of October 30, 1975, which deals with the National Immunization Program, and Law No. 13.979, of February 06, 2020, that brings recent protective measures against the coronavirus pandemic. The research was also based on decisions from the ministers of the Supreme Court, and bibliographic data, such as current journalistic news and scientific articles. The theme was contextualized with related historical aspects, such as the movement known as Vaccine Rebellion, occured in 1904, demonstrating that this issue is still a matter of intense debate in society. This study demonstrated the positive impacts and the safety and efficacy of immunizers so far developed and distributed in the country and in the world, who are in favor of compulsory vaccination and place social welfare, public health, and the right to life as the main objectives of this provision.