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Vaccines 2. Debate

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RESEARCH YOUR ARGUMENT
Experts agree that the more people who get vaccinated against coronavirus, the safer we will all be. The reality, though, is that there aren't enough vaccine doses for everyone.

So, how do we choose who gets the vaccine? Now that you discussed this complicated problem with class, research some expert opinions. Your job is to read 2 news articles, identify one group of people that you think should be prioritized, and back up your argument with reasoning.

Choose any 2 articles from the list below to read. Fill in questions 1-5 as you go.

How Are Different Countries Deciding who to Prioritize?
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/27/covid-vaccine-world-440807

Why Healthcare Workers First?
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/hcp.html

Who Should Count as an Essential Worker?
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-12-10/covid-19-vaccine-access-essential-workers-uber

News Report: US considerns offering Santa Claus an early vaccination
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-santa-claus-early-access-coronavirus-vaccine-b1338704.html

Why Teachers were Prioritized in Oregon
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2021-01-22/governor-defends-decision-to-vaccinate-oregon-teachers-first

Why Older People First?
https://publichealth.wustl.edu/why-older-people-are-among-the-first-to-get-the-vaccine/

Indonesia's Approach: Why Start with Younger People?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/13/young-people-first-indonesias-covid-vaccine-strategy-questioned

Native American Perspective: Prioritize Elders
https://www.voanews.com/usa/native-american-tribes-try-protect-elders-their-knowledge-loss-coronavirus

Opinion: Prioritize People of Color
https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/09/health-experts-want-to-prioritize-people-of-color-for-covid19-vaccine-but-how-should-it-be-done/

Should Prisoners Get Priority?
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/debate-heats-up-over-whether-prisoners-should-be-among-first-to-get-covid-19-vaccines
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The first article I read was about...

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For article #1, list 2-3 main arguments. Include specific evidence if you have it!

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The second article I read was about...

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For article #2, list 2-3 main arguments. Include specific evidence if you have it!

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Based on your research, which policy will you support? Think about what evidence you learned to back up your opinion.

*** STOP HERE & RETURN TO ZOOM***
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CLOSING ARGUMENT. After hearing the class discussion, share your opinion.
1. What is one group that you believe should be prioritized in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
2. Why? Back it up with 2 ideas you read or heard during the debate.
"I believe ___ should be prioritized for two reasons. First___. Also,____."

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Reflect: What was most interesting about our discussion today? What was hardest?
This was a serious topic, so be sure to tell me if something left you feeling uncomfortable or confused.