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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsscience9yrs ago

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

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.

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 @94DTF3Jfrom Leiria  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes to those in accordance, by a team of experts. By other words polio vaccine yes, but a hugely rare disease no .

 @93S334Yanswered…3yrs3Y

i belive that and essensial vaccine should be very much encouraged to parents to vaccinate their children, but the parents and carers should definatley not be forced.

 @93JPYHYanswered…3yrs3Y

No because it's up to the parents and their children and also some children are allergic to certain vaccinations. Also, you shouldn't be forced to have an injection.

 @8X25QV7answered…3yrs3Y

Own desicion

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

How do personal or family health experiences influence your views on the necessity of mandatory vaccinations?

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In what ways do you believe community health should be prioritized over individual freedom, if at all, particularly in the case of preventable diseases?

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Have you ever had to alter your stance on vaccinations due to new evidence or personal experiences?

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What role do you think empathy should play in deciding public health policies like mandatory vaccinations?

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How would you explain the concept of herd immunity to someone skeptical about the effectiveness of vaccinations?

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Reflecting on the recent global health events, has your opinion on mandatory vaccinations changed, and why?

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What ethical considerations come to mind when debating the balance between public safety and personal choice in vaccination policies?

 @8ZRND8Banswered…3yrs3Y

No, its the choice of children

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

How would you address concerns from someone hesitant about vaccines due to misinformation or fear, based on your understanding and beliefs?

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