Are Vaccine Passports Just Around the Corner? US/Canada/Mexico Pandemic Preparedness Initiative Raises Concerns
A recent article by Michael Nevradakis for CHD’s “The Defender” discusses the launch of a joint pandemic preparedness initiative by the United States, Canada and Mexico. This initiative aims to unify public health efforts across the three countries under a “One Health” approach, which the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. However, critics warn that this initiative could pave the way for global control measures, such as vaccine passports.
Key points from the article include:
- Global Control Concerns: Epidemiologist Nicholas Hulscher at the McCullough Foundation warns that the initiative could empower the World Health Organization (WHO) to impose strict measures in response to future pandemics, including vaccine passports and policies to combat misinformation.
- One Health Concept: This approach links human, animal, and environmental health, raising concerns about future zoonotic diseases triggering new responses.
- COVID-19 Lessons: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cites
COVID-19 as a catalyst for this initiative, emphasizing the need for coordinated responses.
- Vaccine Passports Possible: The HHS report suggests that vaccine passports could be reintroduced in future health emergencies.
- Misinformation Strategies: The initiative plans to address the “infodemic,” which could potentially limit free speech under the guise of public health.
As the US, Canada, and Mexico take steps to enhance pandemic preparedness, the implications for public health policy and individual freedoms warrant careful scrutiny.
Read the full article here.
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