Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Free Self-Determination in the Health Field in Italy

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and the issues related to health emergency management have raised concerns about fundamental rights protection. One of most complex contentious in doctrine jurisprudence is introduction mandatory vaccination for specified categories subjects, such as healthcare workers individuals a specific age range, occurred Italy. debate Italy over requirement focuses on whether this obligation interferes with individual’s right free self-determination guaranteed by Article 32 Italian Constitution. In doctrine, conflicting opinions are noted concerning topic. Part argue that compromises some Constitution, respect human dignity. Other find basis community’s best interests, citing which allows imposition compulsory treatment safeguard citizens’ health. regard, issue requires reflection balance two rights: individual interest terms protecting public