Allocating Vaccines in a Pandemic: The Ethical Dimension

Clinical trials to identify a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are presently underway. Upon completion, an all-consuming, simultaneous worldwide demand is bound to follow. How should a limited supply of vaccines be fairly allocated? Which ethical values should guide these decisions? How can apparent clashes between different ethical values be mitigated?

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