An ethicist explains how vaccine incentive programs can help save lives without crossing ethical lines

Vaccine incentives could be a way to sway those who are on the fence.
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Cash incentives for vaccination may increase the numbers, but it could increase skepticism, too.
Some ethicists have raised concerns that incentives could be wrong, citing fairness and equity issues.
Other measures, like tax deductions and credits, could be low-cost ways for states to encourage vaccinations.
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