Base your analysis using one of the following five theories and explain your rationale: Utilitarianism, Rights-based, Duty-based, Justice-based and Virtue-based. The chosen theory should include brief discussion of vaccine distribution rational.

Please follow the instructions and answer all the required information under the point section of the rubric.
Here is the Rubric/Grading Sheet:

There is a new viral pandemic in the US. There is a high degree of infection and the hospitalization rate is 40% for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Hospitalization rates for other adults is around 20%. The death rate for both populations is 20%.

There is one vaccine cleared for emergency use for adults 18 years of age and older. There is no vaccine for children/minors. The virus is air-borne and all masking mandates have been implemented and public buildings/restaurants, etc. are closed to unvaccinated individuals. There is only enough vaccine initially to inoculate 50% of the adult population. Determine an appropriate method for distributing the available vaccine supply. Additional vaccine for the remaining 50% of the adult population is expected to be available in 6-12 months.

Base your analysis using one of the following five theories and explain your rationale: Utilitarianism, Rights-based, Duty-based, Justice-based and Virtue-based. The chosen theory should include brief discussion of vaccine distribution rational.

Use the Three-step Ethics Model to analyze the method chosen.

Paper should be no less than 3 pages, double spaced and no more than 6 pages, NOT including references or Title page.

POINTS

Introduction/Purpose – 5 points

Analysis of each theory (5×5 points) = 25 points

Rationale for the chosen theory and implementation analysis = 30 points

Ethics evaluation of the rational= 30points

Summary/Conclusion = 10 points

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