Wednesday, October 7, 2020

UK Core Issue: How Do We Distribute Covid Vaccines?

I would distribute Covid vaccines to the front line workers such as nurses and doctors, and the high risk patients. Healthcare workers need this vaccine more than anyone because they are exposed to it daily, sometimes more than once. They are the people who are helping heal sick pattens with and without the virus, if all of the healthcare workers are slowly getting sick we will run out of resources to help heal the sick or injured. The high risk population is also a top priority because they are more likely to suffer from permanent damage, more severe cases, or even death. High risk includes the people with underlying conditions such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, heart disease etc. This population also includes the elderly and young children. 

In order to choose which groups to give it to, I have to consider how often a group of people will be exposed, age, and the likely hood of recovery. If a certain group (such as healthcare workers) is going to be exposed to a virus on a daily basis or more, then the vaccine is going to be very important to them in order to keep healthcare facilities up and running. Young children and elderly are also at high risk of contracting Covid in a more serious manner due to their poor immune systems. Also, anyone with underlying conditions is at higher risk because their body is already functioning below 100%. 

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