This assignment explores historical case studies to examine issues in bioethics.

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Discipline: History
  • Identify and analyze ethical considerations related to research about and prevention of epidemic diseases.

Step 1: Read Katherine A Mason, “Reflecting on SARS, 17 Years and Two Flu-Like Epidemics Later,” Somatosphere, March 16, 2020, and Baker JP. Mercury, Vaccines, and Autism One Controversy, Three Histories. American Journal of Public Health. 2008;98(2):244-253


step 2: use an additional article as an additional source from a peer-reviewed journal.

step 3: Write a 300–400-word response.

Use a word processor to write your response to the following questions:

  • Referring to Mason, what was SARS and how did it impact China’s public health system?
  • Given the changes in China’s public health system, what explanation does Mason offer for why COVID-19 happened?
  • Turning to Baker, what are the parallel histories of vaccine preservatives, mercury poisoning, and autism? 
  • What lessons does Baker draw for policymakers?  How might this connect to the material from Mason?

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