LEGAL PROTECTION OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH PERSONNEL IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 VACCINATION

Abstract

The presence of the COVID-19 disease outbreak in 2019 brought many impacts on human life. Many people died due to Covid-19, countries around the world are trying to find solutions so that the COVID-19 outbreak can be overcome. Vaccines are the best solution for now in providing prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government also organizes mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations that are given to the public to avoid this COVID-19 disease. The issuance of the approval for the COVID-19 vaccination is carried out because it is a public health emergency or Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). This research uses normative juridical research methods and empirical legal research. In general, research activities are carried out by collecting sources from reading materials such as books and laws and regulations, as well as conducting several interviews. The results obtained from this study are that medical and health personnel have received legal protection in the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination, both preventively and repressively. Then the factors that have the potential to cause medical disputes are Unexpected Events after COVID-19 Vaccination, incomplete information from officers, incomplete and correct information and information from the patient regarding the patient's medical history,  incorrect assessment of the state of the vaccine target, and negligence of officers. However, this can be prevented by conducting education related to AEFI, ensure the quality and safety of vaccines and injectable vaccines according to the correct procedures, increasing the knowledge and ability of officers, do good IEC for patients.