How should relitive scarcity with health care be allocated in the us?

Question

I dont understand economics :-( help?

if/when we have limited resources for health care (Ex: flu vaccines) how should they be rationed in different parts of the united states? or two whom should they be rationed to? and why... im confused.

Answer 1

Health care is rationed in a way, based on money. Wealthier people can afford more or better health care. When there are new vaccines, or vaccine shortages, I believe they first make them available to those most at risk (e.g. the flu is much more likely to kill the elderly and children)