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.
74% Yes |
26% No |
65% Yes |
20% No |
5% Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
3% No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
2% Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
3% No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
2% Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
1% No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
See how support for each position on “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 405k New Zealand voters.
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See how importance of “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 405k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@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
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