The University of Tennessee has become the first to require students and faculty to receive flu shots and the undeveloped Covid-19, prompting “rejection” by critics.
The mandate was approved as an emergency rule by the university’s Board of Trustees, with the promise that it will soon become a permanent requirement.
“There may be some setback, but we believe this is in the best interest of our students.” UT System President Randy Boyd said.
There are medical and religious exemptions from the new rule, and students who only take classes online don’t need to meet the requirement.
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Vaccines and students will be required to receive vaccines based on availability, and the university said soon “Establish a time frame” based on the release of a possible Covid-19 vaccine. Given that the university is expected to have students on campus in the fall and there is unlikely to be a vaccine by then, it is unclear when the rule will apply.
The school did not require a flu shot prior to this emergency measure.
Critics have turned to social media to criticize the move, arguing that it could be a first step for more establishments requiring a Covid-19 vaccine, and some argue that this is a violation of individual rights and choice in decisions. medical attention.
“If you don’t see the design now, you never will” Author and candidate for Congress Erin Cruz tweeted, adding the hashtags “#Healthfreedom” and “#individual freedom.”
“And the compulsory vaccines begin” Independent media company The Last American Vagabond added.
“I don’t know what they know in Tennessee, but this magic shot won’t come before the orientation of the new students.” another user wrote.
Although other schools have not complied with that mandate, some have taken precautions against the pandemic in preparation for the reopening. The University of California, San Diego, for example, introduced a program last month to begin regularly evaluating students living on campus. The program started with student participation, but could be expanded to massive college-wide tests conducted monthly in the fall.
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