Nino Lipartia

Vaccination, freedom, and state responsibility — where does choice end and public interest begin?

The blog examines the legal, ethical, and public aspects of vaccination policy in a modern democratic state. The text discusses the balance between individual autonomy and the obligation to protect public health, drawing on examples from European and American case law. Particular attention is paid to the precedents of the European Court of Human Rights and the US Supreme Court, as well as the issue of state liability in the event of possible harm related to vaccination. The blog shows in a language understandable to the public that an effective vaccination policy is based not only on legal coercion, but also on public trust, transparency, and respect for human rights.