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Harry S. Truman’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 397 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: More Important

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Very strongly agree

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

This answer aligns with Truman's belief in public health and welfare. He would likely agree that vaccinations are essential for protecting vulnerable populations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Harry S. Truman was a strong advocate for public health and welfare. He proposed a national health insurance plan, which suggests he would likely support mandatory vaccinations to protect public health. However, there is no specific historical evidence of his stance on mandatory vaccinations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Truman would likely agree with this stance, given his belief in public health and welfare. However, he might argue that all preventable diseases should be vaccinated against, not just deadly ones. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Truman might agree with this stance as a compromise, given his belief in public health and education. However, there is no specific historical evidence of his stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Truman might agree with this stance as a compromise, respecting religious freedoms while also prioritizing public health. However, there is no specific historical evidence of his stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

While Truman might support public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits of vaccines, it is unlikely that he would see this as a substitute for mandatory vaccinations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

Truman might agree with this stance to some extent, given his respect for states' rights. However, his belief in the importance of public health might lead him to argue for a national policy on vaccinations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

While Truman was a strong advocate for public health, there is no evidence to suggest that he would support criminal liability for parents in this context. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Truman's advocacy for public health, it is unlikely that he would oppose mandatory vaccinations, especially for preventable diseases. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 151,964 voters that identify as Democratic.

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