Mon Jan 10, 2022 – 11:24 am ESTMon Jan 10, 2022 – 11:25 am EST
TOKYO (LifeSiteNews) — Japan’s Ministry of Health publicly rejected mandatory vaccination and any discrimination based on vaccination status.
In recently updated ethical guidelines regarding the experimental COVID-19 vaccines, the Ministry of Health condemned forced, coerced, and mandatory injections, while emphasizing the need for informed consent and medical freedom.
“Although we encourage all citizens to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, it is not compulsory or mandatory. Vaccination will be given only with the consent of the person to be vaccinated after the information provided,” states Japan’s official COVID-19 vaccination policy.
“Please get vaccinated of your own decision, understanding both the effectiveness in preventing infectious diseases and the risk of side effects. No vaccination will be given without consent. Please do not force anyone in your workplace or those who around you to be vaccinated, and do not discriminate against those who have not been vaccinated,” added the ministry.
After Japan’s announcement, the World Council for Health (WCH) commended Japan for its humane decision, particularly highlighting the importance of the country admitting the potential dangers of the vaccine, and the need to respect one’s decision to remain unvaccinated in light of these risks.
“Japan’s government has spoken out against mandatory vaccination and discrimination against those choosing to not participate in the injections. While the
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