![]() ![]() They love life and want to do whatever is reasonable and Scriptural to prolong it.”- The Watchtower, July 1, 1975. “Witnesses avail themselves of the various medical skills to assist them with their health problems. We seek medical treatment because we place a high value on life.- Acts 17:28. “The question as to whether you and your children should be vaccinated is something for personal decision.”- Awake!, August 22, 1965. Its aim is simply to present facts and to leave it to the reader to make judgments and decisions.”- Awake!, February 8, 1987. “ does not recommend any one type of medicine or therapy over another and does not offer medical advice. Health-care decisions are a personal matter.- Galatians 6:5. ![]() These include the importance of physical distancing and of following regulations on public gatherings, quarantining, hand washing, and the wearing of face coverings as well as other practical measures required or recommended by the authorities.- Romans 13:1, 2.įor decades, the publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses have emphasized the following principles: For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Jehovah’s Witnesses have continued to publish reminders in hundreds of languages on this website, encouraging adherence to local safety guidelines. Jehovah’s Witnesses cooperate with public health officials. ![]() We are grateful for the commitment and dedication of health-care professionals, especially in times of crises. We seek quality medical care and appreciate the many advancements of medical science to reduce the risk of serious illness. Many of Jehovah’s Witnesses choose to get vaccinated. We view vaccination as a personal decision for each Christian to make. Jehovah’s Witnesses are not opposed to vaccination. ![]()
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