“I have already said that vaccination becomes compulsory in our country if it is included in the national calendar.
But vaccination against coronavirus infection has not been included in the national calendar, so in this sense it is not mandatory, ”he said.
He added that, in accordance with the law, regional authorities have the right to introduce compulsory vaccination in connection with the tense situation with an epidemic of any disease.
“I don't really endorse obligation.
Why?
Because any imposed decision can be circumvented: well, they will buy certificates ... any imposed decisions are bypassed ... it seems to me that it is necessary not to impose, but to convince.
Convincing and proving that vaccination is better than disease, ”he said.
In June, Putin said during a direct line that he did not support mandatory vaccination against coronavirus.