A utilitarian perspective is one that emphasizes on achieving the highest amount of utility for the largest number of individuals. Utility is referred to as ‘pleasure, happiness, and, conversely, freedom from pain” (Holland, 2015) and with respect to the topic of immunization, the utilitarian approach asks for maximized benefit for everyone equally. Immunization is known to reduce the …show more content…
In conclusion, the benefits of immunization outweigh the cost making it our moral obligation to introduce laws to mandate immunization.
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