[The Pulse]: Japan is going against the grain and it’s a breath of fresh air for freedom of choice. Despite the fact that Austria and several other countries have announced mandatory vaccination initiatives, the Japan Ministry of Health clearly states that “no vaccination will be given without consent.” Robb Butler, executive director for World Health Organization (WHO) Europe has also expressed that countries need to have a healthy debate around mandating vaccines for all.
Japan is taking a different route, they are encouraging the citizenry not to discriminate against those who are unvaccinated. This (discrimination) is something that’s happening in many parts of the world unfortunately, despite the fact that this is not a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” as many politicians have claimed.
Although we encourage all citizens to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, it is not compulsory or mandatory. Vaccination will be given only with the consent of the person to be vaccinated after the information provided. Please get vaccinated of your own decision, understanding both the effectiveness in preventing infectious diseases and the risk of side effects. No vaccination will be given without consent. Please do not force anyone in your workplace or those who are around you to be vaccinated, and do not discriminate against those who have not been vaccinated - Japan Ministry of Health...<<<Read More>>>...
