The Ebola Vaccine, Iatrogenic Injuries, and Legal Liability
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چکیده
Amir Attaran and Kumanan Wilson propose a compensation system for vaccine injuries, based on no-fault principles, to ensure that recipients of Ebola vaccines are fairly compensated in cases of iatrogenic harm.
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