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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@B42YHVJ3mos3MO
Yes, with exceptions for those not attending public schools, but only for vaccines that have been thoroughly vetted.
@B2LZ3WHRepublican4mos4MO
There are vaccines that should be required, however infants and children are now required to have FAR too many vaccines. An infant should NOT be given a Hep B vaccine. Vaccines for sexually or IV drug use should not be required and parents and individuals receiving should be educated about vaccines so that an educated choice can be made.
@9ZV8ZHN 6mos6MO
Yes, but create exceptions to those whose medical history interferes with the contents of the vaccine.
@9VG54M6Republican8mos8MO
DTaP, Hib, hepatitis B, pneumococcal conjugate, and polio vaccines should be required, as they have been. The Covid-19 vaccine however should not be required.
@9T45BKB9mos9MO
Yes, but not just for people who can't get vaccinated because of religious reasons but also for kids deathly allergic to vaccinations.
@9S4X7Z410mos10MO
Yes, I do believe that if a child is to go to school and interact with other humans then it should be required to be vaccinated but if the child is the safety of their home then no.
@9LJQ23S1yr1Y
No, the government should not have a part in requiring medical information and infringes on our rights.
@9H7XSWB2yrs2Y
I believe that vaccines should be given for dangerous diseases, but there should be ways to prevent it without injecting yourself & that religion should play a part meaning that you should not have to be forced to get a vaccine due to your religion.
@9G59CKRRepublican2yrs2Y
I believe it should be up to the parent of the child i don't think the government should have to tell us to take a vaccine that not even they know the full effects of
@9DRBHPS2yrs2Y
Maybe, depending on their religious beliefs or views.
@9BL67722yrs2Y
Parent have their own choice what the want for their child.
@96MS7JZRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, only for extremely deadly diseases
@96MS5WX3yrs3Y
Only against tested and proven vaccines
@95QYLDC3yrs3Y
Yes, but the government shouldn't force it upon the children.
@947WT5T3yrs3Y
Yes, if only the vaccination is proven to be 100% good and does help you, then I do agree for children to get vaccinated.
@947FYBC3yrs3Y
No, students and parents should have the right to choose if they would like to get vaccinated
@92LMNKS3yrs3Y
shouldn't be mandatory but highly recommended and parents should be aware of potential side effects and of whats in the vaccine.
@92F5CJG3yrs3Y
I believe everybody has a choice but if it is a deadly choice, then they should be required
No, The government should not be allowed to force any vaccine on any children unless parents deem so.
@928MC3TWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
only if children are willing to agree to take a vaccination.
@8Z4XXW23yrs3Y
Yes, but only if said vaccines are proven to be effective and safe with very minor side effects at most, and plenty of research and experience to back it up.
@8Z4SG3BWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
i feel like the parents should make that decision for their kids.
@8Z3YWSK3yrs3Y
It depends on which ones they required
@8Z3XSVK3yrs3Y
It should just be a choice if you want to have something in your body or not unless it is very deadly.
@8YRW5HC3yrs3Y
i dont really care about who gets vaccinated and who doesnt
@8YRVV4B3yrs3Y
should be left to them to decide
@8YRNPBZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the diseases are deadly but if their religion forbids them then they shouldn't be forced but instead encouraged
@8YC85MH3yrs3Y
Yes unless its against religious beliefs or for health factors
i dont believe in forcing everyone to do somethibg based off your personal stance, but some should be mandated in order to prevent deadly spread to other people
@8XWHYGXRepublican3yrs3Y
It should be your own choice but you are responsible for anything that happens after.
@8XPMTPN4yrs4Y
It is the children's and the parents choice because the parents can decide what is best for their child/children.
@8XP8QBY4yrs4Y
It depends on how safe the vaccine is
@8XP2SDG4yrs4Y
It depends on what the parents think because children parents should have a say in what their child/children do in life.
@8XG5B674yrs4Y
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases and the vaccine must completely prevent the disease with no short or long-term effects
@8XFW7WW4yrs4Y
No, only for vaccines where it is 100% guaranteed that the vaccine can prevent the illness, and we know the long term effects for.
@8XFW7WW4yrs4Y
Only for vaccines where it is 100% guaranteed that the vaccine can prevent the illness, and we know the long term effects for.
@8XBD9X34yrs4Y
Take the required vaccines needed
@8X94FHJ4yrs4Y
Yes for school, except covid 19, that has not been tested enough to mandate
@8X7CWVK4yrs4Y
If the FDA approves these vaccines and they go through the proper channels then yes. A vaccine is only effective if everyone in the population takes them.
@8X388974yrs4Y
This should be the parents decision. Government and doctors, scientist have known to be wrong in the past regarding this matter and people can die from bad decisions.
@8WWCB5C4yrs4Y
only Vaccines that have been FDA approved ( Not emergency approved ) but actually approved.
@8WLK5VD4yrs4Y
Yes, especially for deadly diseases. Have it required to attend school or for large social gathering. Include exception for those whose religious beliefs forbid vaccines or negative testing of any deadly diseases. With public ads educating on risk and benefits.
@8VPRYRB4yrs4Y
they should make the choices for their kids
@8V7XDZG4yrs4Y
Only if the parent feels comfortable letting their child get a vaccine.
@8V4MGP84yrs4Y
Yes, unless the kid experiences an allergic reaction
@8SG4XT6Independent4yrs4Y
Yes only with consent from the parent.
@8RMZBR24yrs4Y
I feel it should be a choice from the parents and the child.
@8R3TNC3Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, it should be required but they shouldn't force people to take vaccines.
@8QWS8B94yrs4Y
no, those who are or run the risk of being vax injured should have the right to be exempt.
@8QRNCJ64yrs4Y
No, but require vaccinations in order to attend public school while funding ad campaigns about the risks and benefits
@8PS7P264yrs4Y
Let someone vaccinate their kids depending on what they want but make them have to notify the schools that their child isn’t vaccinated for certain diseases
@8PRRG3Q4yrs4Y
The government should not require U.S. Citizens to vaccinate their kids, However I think that children coming into the country should be required to vaccinate.
@8PNRLXP5yrs5Y
No, no person should be required to take any medication if they choose not to
@8P7283XConstitution5yrs5Y
yes if the parents agree
@8NW8KSY5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases, with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid the use of vaccines and for children who have medical conditions that cannot handle the vaccine.
@8NLT5SG5yrs5Y
really, yes and no. if kids want to be vaccinated, then yes. don't force children too. just their recommended shots and if need be, a vaccination
@8NLKWF25yrs5Y
Yes, but with exceptions for those who have allergies to them or religious beliefs against them
@8LGNQ8Q5yrs5Y
Yes, but only the children who are able to get the vaccine without being harmed by it.
@8L8XQVM5yrs5Y
The government should only require it if the child is under 18, and going to public school. A private or home schooled child doesn't need to be vaccinated.
@8KQD3M95yrs5Y
Yes but you shouldn't go to jail choosing to not vaccinate
@8JT5XVNLibertarian5yrs5Y
It should be a mutual decision between parent,doctor and child
@8JQNQSL5yrs5Y
People should not be required for the vaccine but they take that at the expense of their own childs life, it is the parents decision and it should not be forced.
@8JMJM385yrs5Y
It is up to the parents but some places do require this
@8F4T7B45yrs5Y
Yes, but only once a child's full medical file has been examined.
@8DZTS4Q5yrs5Y
The government can not force anyone to be vaccinated since it violates the people's rights despite the fact that I myself support vaccines for children and adults.
@99PQQFH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases and w/ the exceptions for people w/ religious beliefs that don't allow vaccines but only for the vaccines that are extremely contagious.
@99HBKPW2yrs2Y
The government should help influence the parents decision if their kids should be vaccinated.
@99DBD5YRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when properly tested, so not COVID for example
@9982BK42yrs2Y
I think that it is fine for all vaccines. However, I do not think the COVID-19 vaccine should be forced onto kids.
@98VHZWK2yrs2Y
No, it is the parent's responsibility to take care of their child, any child infected from an infection that's preventable through their child is also unvaccinated thanks to the choices of the parents, and cps should be able to intervene if no action is taken against the disease.
@97KVJCYWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
It should be up to a parents beliefs and understandings.
@97BD5B93yrs3Y
No, the decision should be up to the parent/child.
@96SPF563yrs3Y
it should be the parents choice until the child is old enough to decide for themselves
@969XPCX3yrs3Y
You shouldn't be forced. It's your choice.
@8YRWNXL3yrs3Y
No, but they should be highly encouraged and REQUIRED if it is a deadly contagious disease.
@8X574JD4yrs4Y
Yes, only for diseases that have been around for a long time (measles).
@8K96NX75yrs5Y
Have parents be able to decide
@8GM9WVV5yrs5Y
we live in a free country its the indivduals decision
@8P77C245yrs5Y
It should he their parents choice.
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