Vaccination and preventive medicine are important for both individual and social health; It is evaluated within the framework of medical intervention.
Child Vaccination
- Ministry of Health expanded immunization program
- The family usually consents
- If they refuse: Social Services and Child Protection are activated
- Court of Peace custody restriction
Adult Vaccination
- Usually voluntary
- Epidemic Controversial decisions in case of (COVID)
- Employer obligation (medical personnel, etc.)
Vaccine Side Effect
- Pharmaceutical company liability (product liability)
- State liability (mandatory programs)
- SGK coverage (complication treatment)
Supreme Court / Constitutional Court Approach
AYM, in vaccination decisions It accepts that "right to bodily integrity" should be balanced with "public health", and that proportional restriction may be possible in extraordinary situations such as epidemics.
Old Right / Administrative Permit
- Vaccination obligation for some professions
- Healthcare personnel, food industry
- Suspension from profession possible when refused
Child Vaccination Rejection
- Intervention is made if family rejection is against the child's best interests
- Forced vaccination by court decision (rare)
- Requirement of vaccination certificate in school records
Practical Recommendations
- Immediate registration if vaccine side effects occur
- Get a hospital report
- Notification to the Ministry of Health (TÜFAM)
- A lawyer for compensation
Health law lawyer is recommended.