In January 2014, 102 measles cases linked to an outbreak at Disneyland were reported in 14 states. The outbreak alarmed the CDC, which declared the disease eliminated in the U.S. in the year 2000. Many health officials have tied the outbreak to the rising number of unvaccinated children under the age of 12. Proponents of a mandate argue that vaccines are necessary in order to insure herd immunity against preventable diseases. Herd immunity protects people who are unable to get vaccines due to their age or health condition. Opponents of a mandate believe the government should not be able to decide which vaccines their children should receive. Some opponents also believe there is a link between vaccinations and autism and vaccinating their children will have destructive consequences on their early childhood development.
@8HH9TLF4yrs4Y
Not if a child had a medical condition caused by vaccinations
@8CFJR4C4yrs4Y
yes, but not to those whose religious beliefs forbid it, or if the kid has a bad reaction to vaccines as has happened before.
@8C9KPNZ4yrs4Y
@8CS4CQ64yrs4Y
Yes, unless there is a medical reason why the child should not or a religious reason.
@8GRHH4X4yrs4Y
@8GBVV8C4yrs4Y
No, it should be optional, but provide more education for parents so they're fully informed
@8G8FBZJ4yrs4Y
No, never. There is not enough of a guarantee that the current ingredients are safe
@8G5XD2G4yrs4Y
it's up to the parents, maybe the child could make their own choice once they turn 14-16
@95L9XCD2yrs2Y
no it should be their choice to get vaccinated
@8J655564yrs4Y
Not to children that have compromised health issues like dietary. And there should be an option on what they can vac or not.
@8H79XPQ4yrs4Y
No, but should do more to educate about importance of vaccines and counter miss-information.
@9HK9YD6 4mos4MO
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if the trust was there too actually having complete faith and belief in what the vaccination is going to add to every individual. and that is near impossible.
@9G6KG726mos6MO
No, but parents should have to cover the increased medical costs if their child does acquire one of these preventable diseases
@9G6JJQW6mos6MO
No, but highly recommend it. Offer testing for parents who are concerned that their kids will react badly - pretending that allergic reactions to vaccines don't happen doesn't help anyone
@9G5JD4L6mos6MO
I think the government should be more balanced in their approach to this. I’m fine with being vaccinated but for those who aren’t there is too much information out there.
@9G5HQ726mos6MO
I think that Children need protection and that it should be available but children most in need with weaker immune systems should be prioritised.
@9G4QD926mos6MO
No, freedom of choice to protect and raise our children without being penalised by lack of schooling or funding
@9G2XRDK7mos7MO
no because you cant force the parents to make their child get vaccinated it that will be a dictatorship
No, every parent should have the right to make those decisions for their children
@9D5LQZ9New Zealand First9mos9MO
yes, but only under 100% informed decision making
No but if these children become infected and require medical treatment they should be at the bottom of the list behind people who have been vaccinated and the parents should be held financially accountable
@8RMDC9J3yrs3Y
Yes, however, if a child has a illness or health problem that could put them in danger when given a vaccine they don't have to get it.
@8LVR5TF3yrs3Y
yes, unless the child has an autoimmune disorder or allergy that prevents them from being vaccinated.
@8L22P6H3yrs3Y
Yes but only for deadly contagious diseases but not for certain individuals who are at risk of a negative health reaction
@8J5XVHN4yrs4Y
Vaccination should be required. But every child should be given a different dose depending on their e weight to reduce the affect of a negative ammune response which can lead to allergies. In Japan every child is weighed and given different dose
@8J5P7MV4yrs4Y
It should be made available to everyone, but not mandatory
@8J27ZR64yrs4Y
Yes but not for kids who can’t die to health
@8HZBBYS4yrs4Y
No, but maybe they should live in their own little community?
@8HYQWXQ4yrs4Y
No. The government should allow parents to make their own informed choices on their children's health and wellbeing. They should encourage parents to read up on vaccine safety and promote general education on the bodies natural immune system.
@8HYMLHJ4yrs4Y
The kid gets a say tho.
@8HYKNHY4yrs4Y
should be parents or caregivers choice
@8HYFB5F4yrs4Y
Yes. If they aren't allergic to it
@8HTHTDW4yrs4Y
No, this is there choice
@8HRNW8H4yrs4Y
No some people might have reactions to the vaccines and there are religious beliefs that should not be undermined
@8HFY2VS4yrs4Y
Yes, but with the exception of those who have a medical condition that will put them at risk.
@8HFNRFL4yrs4Y
No, but be thoroughly encorouged
@8HF655R4yrs4Y
Yes, but with exceptions for those that cannot have vaccines due to medical reasons
@8H9ZN3S4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases. Make it available at free of cost.
@8H9ZBVK4yrs4Y
only if it is serious or they have chosen to
@8H6CSLL4yrs4Y
Strongly encourage vaccination and prevent fake information
@8H52S7B4yrs4Y
neither they have their own choice but I also think they should know the implication of not having heard immunity for people who have compromised immunity.
@8H3QJG64yrs4Y
No but this must be registered as a conscious action .
@8GZM5XY4yrs4Y
No, but there should be much more education around risks and benefits.
@8GNVDT94yrs4Y
It should be up to the responsibility of the parent not state law
@8GL4L6V4yrs4Y
No way, parents choice!! To vaccinate it not... Taking away rights to in force vaccinations
@8GDY4RV4yrs4Y
Yes as long as the vaccine does not have to be administered to immune compromised patients
@8GDGT654yrs4Y
Yes - unless the child is allergic to the vaccine
@8GD34SP4yrs4Y
No person should be required to undergo any medical treatment, even if it is logical and the best evidence supports it
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