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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@David1097Constitution2yrs2Y
Shoud strongly suggest and support but parents choice in the end
@8TLZ5NSConstitution4yrs4Y
No. Require children to eat healthy.
@9X5HNJYConstitution7mos7MO
I feel that everybody should have there own option to be vaccinated or not because there is reliable evidence that some vaccines have made people more sick and susceptible to those diseases and sicknesses
@9VPVMSBConstitution8mos8MO
Government needs to stay out of medical decisions and stop persecuting dr that disagree with the government stance and have found viable alternatives
@9VLVMPWConstitution8mos8MO
Make pharmaceuticals transparent and easy tot understand and let people choose what care they get.(Go private)
@9TH37TDConstitution9mos9MO
Yes, but only for public schools and for vaccines with a long history of proven effectiveness under the original definition of vaccines, which prevent disease transmission. Not for vaccines as redefined post-COVID, which now include treatments that mitigate symptoms rather than fully prevent transmission. This should also be decided at the state or local level, not by the federal government.
@9T7SHSFConstitution9mos9MO
vaccination is something that I would have to think about because it is not something I agreed on when COVID forced on the public and we were pulled aways from each other. People without a COVID vaccine where called murders when no one knew the reason behind the reason why some people didn't want to take to vaccine that. I believe people should have a chose to their own life.
@9SQ47ZSConstitution9mos9MO
Unless you have proof that your are biologically unable to be inoculated with a vaccine because of an allergic reaction, I believe that children should be vaccinated, when able and before school. COVID was already enough of an example of why vaccination, especially pediatric vaccination, is important.
@9M3BYHGConstitution1yr1Y
After the last bunch of bs. We should have a choice. They aren’t too worried about all the disease coming with open borders of humanity in general. My body has not been right since that stupid shot and I caught covid 2 times after all the shots. My body my choice.
@9BWTQQBConstitution 1yr1Y
Make them mandatory for deadly contagious diseases, and give those with religious beliefs a choice for miscellaneous/non-deadly disease vaccines. Hold non-vaccinating parents criminally liable for passing on illness to other children if it results in that child’s hospitalization/death.
@9KZCH9FConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but only if the vaccine is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be effective at neutralizing the disease in question, and does not cause any serious negative side effects for the child.
@9JYX65FConstitution1yr1Y
It's their life, If kids don't want it, then they should be entitled to their opinion. They are still kids but we should hear what they have to say.
@9J4F48MConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but ONLY for thoroughly proven vaccinations that actually work. No flu shots, covid, etc. should be allowed to be mandated.
@9HRHVZKConstitution1yr1Y
Yes for the older diseases like Polio, etc. Exceptions for religious beliefs. NO for Covid that has not been fully tested.
@9HMNNLGConstitution1yr1Y
No, because this gives the government the opportunity of manipulating and taking control over the people by forcing us the take vaccines that are only ment to harm us like the covid vaccine for an example.
@9HGBC8WConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but only if the vaccine companies can be sued without caps for death, autism or other side effects.
@9G7VJ4YConstitution2yrs2Y
No, each person should be able to choose to vaccinate themselves and their kids, although it is encouraged
@9FRXZ5HConstitution2yrs2Y
I think it should be an option whether or not they want their kids to get vaccinated it all depends on the parent.
@9FQNDHRConstitution2yrs2Y
Healthcare is a private issue between the individual and their doctors, including parents and their children. The choice to vaccinate children should be at the discretion of the parents and their right to confer with their doctors
@9FMLW7GConstitution2yrs2Y
yes, only if the vaccine is healthy and not harmful.
@9FGPTY5Constitution2yrs2Y
As long as it has it has been studied
@9FFBBNMConstitution2yrs2Y
I think people should be able to decide if they want a vaccine although the ones that are already in place are good and I don't see issues with them but ones like the covid vaccine should definitly be you choice.
@9DXJ43LConstitution2yrs2Y
No, and remove drug/vaccine advertising from TV/radio/print.
@9DQ7JPXConstitution2yrs2Y
No, until vaccines/cures have been out for at least 3 years
@9DC9TVCConstitution2yrs2Y
No, the government should not have a say of what goes on at private businesses.
@9D874PMConstitution2yrs2Y
No. Parents should decide based on informed recommendations and consent. Risk benefit analysis as well as disclosure of all ingredients in a vaccine need to be made public.
@9D58ZBZConstitution2yrs2Y
only if the vaccine is a real vaccine like smallpox vaccine - something like the flue shot or covid shot should not be forced on anyone since it is not a true vaccine
@8WLFLLQConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the Vaccine has gone through standard (pre-covid) testing and trials. (3 years+ of trials and statistics).
@8N3SBYJConstitution5yrs5Y
No one has the right to force vaccinate anyone.
@9GJ99D6Constitution2yrs2Y
In Some cases but the vaccines should have long term effects recorded before routing to the public and especially children. The flu/Covid is not a deadly disease.
@9C4FFCPConstitution2yrs2Y
No, but make sure that acute infromation about the vaccines
@9BLD9QCConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes but only if your parents want that for you.
@9B5BV9ZConstitution2yrs2Y
Any policy that is mandated by the Government is a little scary. If I believe it helps, then I should take it, if I dont then I could have that option. We have people aborting fetuses and label it as reproductive health. Struggling to reconcile this madness.
@99RQBYBConstitution2yrs2Y
No it’s the parents right to choose
@963GG8NConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the vaccine has been thoroughly tested LONG-TERM and deemed completely safe before becoming required (with exceptions for religious reasons)
@95YKN96Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes they should be required but only certain ones. Things that are optional like the ful and COVID-19 should stay optional.
@95TCSK5Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes -Child hood normal diseases should be vaccinated, not the Covid useless vaccine. Allergic reactions excused. Not unvaccinated by choice.
@95H3MMZConstitution3yrs3Y
Traditional vaccines should be required as they always have. Polio, mumps, TB, dyptheia, measles and small pox.
@95GCNRNConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes to certain vaccinations
@948SPRLConstitution3yrs3Y
I believe it should depend on the child and the parents of whether or not they should get vaccines for diseases.
@93XJZ5XConstitution3yrs3Y
No, only if the child wants to be vaccinated
@93LM9P5Constitution3yrs3Y
No, the decision to vaccinate should be between the parents and their doctors.
@93KJKWRConstitution3yrs3Y
Only Covid-19 and some deadly virus, bacteria (etc.)
@KimInWisConstitution3yrs3Y
Only for fully vetted lengthy clinical trialed vaccines with proven long term usage not a health risk. These vaccines should also be Federally funded and provided at no cost.
@93DGH9CConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes if they are deadly like a pandemic with the exception of those who have religious beliefs that prevent it
@93D8BV5Constitution3yrs3Y
The government is supposed to serve the people, no 'requirements" for anything concerning a person's body.
@92MCMTWConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but with Exceptions for Medical or Religious beliefs.
@92KJLNFConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes if the vaccine can actually prevent the disease and wipe out the disease on earth
@92HTMPWConstitution3yrs3Y
yes and no if that parent chose to let them take it
@92CN6NFConstitution3yrs3Y
if the vaccine is safe and has been tested for more than a few years
@923RQJQConstitution3yrs3Y
It is the Parents' Choice
@8ZYHGGBConstitution3yrs3Y
only the tested and proven vanctiens should be used
@8ZWLHFFConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but require it for public school, also while giving public online schooling options for those that choose not to get vaccinated.
@8ZVNP66Constitution3yrs3Y
No, the government shouldn't have any say pertaining to an individual's health
@8ZMP3FCConstitution3yrs3Y
No, because they should have the choice to get it or not depending on their age
@8ZHF3QPConstitution3yrs3Y
Depends on the disease and if person is part of religion that doesn’t allow vaccines.
@8ZDJ95DConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but they should be encouraged.
@8ZC5PDFConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but with tried and tested vaccines that are necessary to prevent serious diseases, but also in respect of religious beliefs.
@8Z8JQNHConstitution3yrs3Y
Forcing medical intervention is tyrannical and prompts quick removal of any despot in power.
@8YY4SJXConstitution3yrs3Y
I think it would go against there right if we make them take it but we should do daily test or weekly on people who are or aren't vaccinated
@8YVK28JConstitution3yrs3Y
it should be the parents decision wether on the state or federal level
@8YRMBRYConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but only given proper research and approval and with exceptions for religious beliefs.
@8YQCMNKConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after proving a child is better with it. And allow exemptions.
@8YP5DPSConstitution3yrs3Y
It's all a matter of a choice between the child and parent.
@8YLC4N8Constitution3yrs3Y
No, and they should be able to be treated normally, and attend public and privates schools.
@8YKZ5M5Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after the vaccine has been tested and tried for many years
@8Y6GT7CConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but at a certain age starting at 11 years old
@8XYTP8NConstitution3yrs3Y
Sometimes but just make it up to the person
@8XW5Z6KConstitution3yrs3Y
No, it is your choice and your choice alone, the government can not decide
@8XSK675Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes, if evidence of substantial harm reduction.
@8XS73GHConstitution3yrs3Y
Life threatening and highly transmisable treatments may be generally required if and only if vaccine type and formula is time proven to be safe; however a/an informed/ counseled person may may choose to decline vaccination
@8XMJY5GConstitution4yrs4Y
No, but if it's deadly, and the vaccine is safe and effective, then yes.
@8XHFRS7Constitution4yrs4Y
Only if the vaccine is safe and effective, and the disease is deadly.
@8XGY5NNConstitution4yrs4Y
it will be the parent choices
@8XG5X6XConstitution4yrs4Y
No, but it should be a freedom of choice
@8XG3Z3DConstitution4yrs4Y
No, this should be a parents decision or their kids decision. Parents should also not be liable for other children contracting deadly diseases.
@8XDXRMPConstitution4yrs4Y
Only if the vaccine is safe and effective. And if the disease is very deadly.
@8XCSWS9Constitution4yrs4Y
Only if he or she is above the age of 6.
@8XCSKYYConstitution4yrs4Y
No, no vaccinations should be mandated or required.
@8XC4LFVConstitution4yrs4Y
No, the government should be incapable of forcing a medical treatment, because there are unknown side affects. It is the best technology we have so if you desire to use it that’s amazing for you. But to force that decision on anyone else is out of the line every individual should decide for themselves and if they are punished for not getting it. I would hope legal battles are fought and just compensation is awarded to the individual who’s choice was under minded by circumstances of being able to to provide for their family or for themselves.
@8XBWGCDConstitution4yrs4Y
No, I have a child with an auto-immune disease and I don't want to give her a vaccine that doesn't have enough studies done over time with her disease.
@8X9G65VConstitution4yrs4Y
no it should be the parents choose
@8X6STYPConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but not experimental vaccines like the covid-19 one.
@8X6BNY6Constitution4yrs4Y
Only of the disease is extremely deadly, and the vaccine is safe and works.
@8X5R5Z7Constitution4yrs4Y
Only if the vaccine is safe, and the disease is very deadly.
@8WYBB52Constitution4yrs4Y
Vaccines should only be mandatory after sufficient research has been done. This can take many years to find side effects and long lasting effects.
@8WXR67GConstitution4yrs4Y
I feel that in the current environment that this question is to broad. Some vaccines have been proven effective, Some we don’t know enough about.
@8WWWS8ZConstitution4yrs4Y
Only if the disease is very deadly, and the vaccine has proven to work and has hardly any side effects
@8WV99C4Constitution4yrs4Y
Only if the disease is very deadly, and the vaccine has proven to work and has barely any side effects.
@8WTDYG6Constitution4yrs4Y
only if the disease is deadly to children
@8WT7PVYConstitution4yrs4Y
No, only if its very deadly, and the vaccine has proven it works and doesn't have hardly any side effects
@8WR2JP4Constitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases excluding COVID-19
@8WP5PN6Constitution4yrs4Y
If it is proven to be no harm to children, then they should be required in public schools
@8W7D727Constitution4yrs4Y
That's your choice. I can encourage you to get vaccinated, but in the end, I can't force you. To do that would be opening a can of worms that would allow the Government to take away our rights.
@8VDFC2ZConstitution4yrs4Y
The federal government should not be allowed to decide this, and all vaccines should go through thorough testing WITH long term (10+ year studies) before being released to the public as "safe"
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