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.
Narrow down which types of responses you would like to see.
Narrow down the conversation to these participants:
Discussions from these authors are shown:
Voting for candidate:
These active users have achieved a basic understanding of terms and definitions related to the topic of Mandatory Vaccinations
@925B9LC3yrs3Y
@8XPWHB94yrs4Y
@8PFLH9P5yrs5Y
It depends on what the vaccine is
@B4JSW43Peace and Freedom2mos2MO
I say yes and no, only because in my opinion i say no to vaccinations but other people might disagree with me but also yes because some children get very easily yo diseases and everything so they might need vaccination really bad.
@B3222S74mos4MO
Sometimes vaccinates can cause even more damage like the Covid 19 vaccinates. Lot of patients chad inflammation of heart muscles and lining of the hear became inflated.
@B2334DX6mos6MO
I think some people don't like vaccines and don't trust it and it is the right thing to respect that
@9ZLBHQF7mos7MO
this isn't fair for people living in remote places like Alaska, as they'd have to commute for hours and spend a lot of money on gas, so no.
@9MF8B5S1yr1Y
Children should not be given a vaccine at such a young age not knowing the effects it may cause later on in their life.
@9KW2SP41yr1Y
Children of younger ages, maybe from 0-5, should not have to be vaccinated but only for certain cases. Children 6+ should have a requirement to be vaccinated.
@9JQFPQC1yr1Y
Yes they should for their safety but, if there parents don´t want too the government shouldn´t forced them.
@9JNSDD41yr1Y
No, I do not think the government should require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases. I believe it should be the parents choice what is put in their child's body.
@9JDKQHGLibertarian1yr1Y
Yes for deadly diseases if you want to go to public school but when the government decides what these diseases are it's a problem.
@9JB3GV81yr1Y
I think it should not depend on the government to say if a child should get vaccinated i think it should be on the parent and what they think is best for there child
@9FDHCQQ2yrs2Y
I think they should be strongly advised but its up to the parents if they want to do the vaccination or not
@9FBMTZT2yrs2Y
Yes, these vaccines allow other children younger and their age to be protected
@8WGYPYT4yrs4Y
Only if the disease is deadly contagious and the parents and children should be able to decide this because of religious beliefs and personal opinions.
@gisellek7025yrs5Y
Yes, for deadly contagious diseases with the exception of those whose religious beliefs, etc. that forbid it.
@9BYWN8R2yrs2Y
I feel like this really depends and comes down to the childs parents, and if there are certain circumstances where their child would have to be vaccinated like for school.
@9BLXDB32yrs2Y
If the vaccination is needed to prevent it or get rid of the disease but should not be forced to get every vaccination made
@9BLX8LD2yrs2Y
depends how preventable and what disease
@9BL88PT2yrs2Y
This should be their decision, not the government's unless they are starting to become highly contagious.
@97CZF933yrs3Y
Depends on the severity of the disease in question
@96X754P3yrs3Y
There should be an exception for also those who are allergic to the vaccine
@96Q2SMH3yrs3Y
I should be their choice if they want it.
@96KDVDC3yrs3Y
Yes, even if it's especially really needed. No doubts about it even if it's against religion or anything on that line. A child can be and gets exposed.
@96698J63yrs3Y
yes, unless you can't with your religion, and you must with the public school system
@95HKS9CLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes but only if they have been proven to be effective.
@948X4Y63yrs3Y
I think that we should be able to choose if we want vaccines or not. I think we should be able to educate ourselves and figure out if we want that in our bodies or not.
@932J6FJ3yrs3Y
IF it is a fast-growing or mutating illness that is easily spread then yes.
@92YRBVYWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
I feel like it's up to the child and the parents.
@92VPXH73yrs3Y
That would be a decision that the parents would have to decicde
@92RCKBH3yrs3Y
Yes but only for children who go to school or federal public places where they interact with other children.
@92L556YWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they had a religious belief or decide they don't want to.
@92L22H23yrs3Y
only if it's a proven vaccine that has no bad effects
@92KTPY63yrs3Y
Depends on the different circumstances like religious beliefs, etc.
@92KD4QKRepublican3yrs3Y
mandatory vaccination for any disease should be illegal, it’s a parent and/or child’s decision
@9257MMB3yrs3Y
Yes. But I don't want to get the COVID-19 vaccine. I like the other vaccinations though.
@8ZVJVVV3yrs3Y
if the caretaker allow it
@8ZRPVYT3yrs3Y
yes, but only with the consent of the parent
@8ZRM23LRepublican3yrs3Y
I think it should be the parents choice. I don't think vaccines should be required.
@8ZPGCP2Republican3yrs3Y
I think it depends on people morals
@8YF3GXJ3yrs3Y
So long as the vaccination is safe.
@8YDGBXV3yrs3Y
yes but only for deadly contagious diseases and exceptions of those whose religious beliefs are against vaccines
@8XSL3K64yrs4Y
I think people should have the option to be vaccinated but required for more serious diseases.
@8XSCCTW4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they have undergone years of testing and have been proven to have absolutely no long term side effects
@8XQBV9B4yrs4Y
It dont matter unless they get paid
@8XHZTCY4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for thoroughly researched vaccines that have years of proof and results to back it.
@8X95KN84yrs4Y
any vaccinated person will most likey die
@8X6CQWB4yrs4Y
No, but strongly encourage it and also do more to share information regarding health risks for those considering NOT getting vaccinated
@8X6BQXSRepublican4yrs4Y
i think the parents should have a say so
@8X63SSF4yrs4Y
It should be up to the parents on what they should do for there child
@8X5W4RK4yrs4Y
Yes if it is reliable, but no if it just found like vaccination for coronavirus
If the childs parents wanted it they would get it for their child
Yes, but with an exceptions for those who can't take said vaccines because of to many medical problems
@8X3F75T4yrs4Y
I think that for deadly and contagious diseases the age limit should be above 5.
@8X2Q2CSRepublican4yrs4Y
This should be up to the parents or the children.
@8X27PW2Republican4yrs4Y
No! what happened to having freedom in the govt. is already trying to do that.
@8WW4XKGRepublican4yrs4Y
The government shouldn't be allowed to force someone to get a vaccination if they do not want to.
@8WVJV494yrs4Y
I think that People should have a choice about what they are injected with but they should be encouraged to help protect themselves
@8WRCPSV4yrs4Y
I don't think a vaccine should be forced or required because it should be a choice but it's definitely okay if it's pushed and recommended a lot.
@8WQD5TF4yrs4Y
No, but highly incentivise it with things like money.
@8WM335W4yrs4Y
Yes, but if the parent refuses they have to have an alternative that proves better than a vaccine
@8WLNMW74yrs4Y
Yes, but only after testing with exceptions for those with immune deficiencies and for those whose religious beliefs forbid the use of vaccines
@8WLNCY74yrs4Y
no only if the parents allow it but if the parents say no and the child has the brain power to understand what your saying then they should make the choice
@8WKNLVB4yrs4Y
No it is everyones choice and you should not have to force anyone to do anything.
@8W9FL4P4yrs4Y
I feel like it should be up to the parents but if the kid gets infected they should be required to get the shot.
@8W6KX3P4yrs4Y
the government shouldnt require anyone to get the vaccine if the vaccine hasnt been out for less than a year. You wont be able to know the long term affects.
@8VXZCJF4yrs4Y
it shouldn't be required but greatly encouraged
@8VCKZZZ4yrs4Y
No, let the parents and children decide if they want to get the vaccination or not.
@8SQ794R4yrs4Y
If there is an age limit then there is no point in having your child get vaccinated but then again it is up to you and your concerns.
@8SQ55LZ4yrs4Y
no, i think it should be the kids choice
depends on which disease.
@8RVF4984yrs4Y
Yes, would save lots of people.
@8RJFNKN4yrs4Y
It is all up to the parents, but the child will need it to get into schools
@8RBXDYR4yrs4Y
It's all up to the parents, but the child should get the main ones and in order to go to any school
@8R6WP49Constitution4yrs4Y
Generally yes for well known vaccines - no for COVID19 vaccine rushed to market...
@8QTV9PN4yrs4Y
Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid the use of vaccines, unless it deals with a deadly contagious disease, in which case vaccines should be required.
I'm Neutral but I think it depends on the situation or circumstances when comes to certain diseases.
@8QR3PV84yrs4Y
You can not require anyone to do anything they do not want to do.
@8QPD4XX4yrs4Y
No they're parents should decide if they want they're children to be vaccinated
@8N8SHKX5yrs5Y
i dont think i should be asked these questions
@8N5M7YX5yrs5Y
it is up to the parents for that because some people dont belive in it for their religion
@8KVKR7G5yrs5Y
Only if the child or the parent wants them too. It shouldn't be forced.
@8JS28Q25yrs5Y
Yes, would have a say in this
@8J4MMR45yrs5Y
Mandatory vaccines for baby's at birth and for the next 2-3 years after birth and then after that if they want there child to go to school they need mandatory vaccines to go to private or public school, but if they have religious beliefs that they don't want a child to get vaccines, they still need the mandatory vaccines for the first 2-3 years, but their child cant attend public or private school.
@9BYT4J9Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
yes but exceptions which would depend on religion, medical reasons, and how harmful the diseases are
@9BVVJ22Republican2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is undeniable that the disease is exteremley deadly and contagious and that the vaccine will cause close to no complications
@9BBNNRH2yrs2Y
yes one that will last, so few shots for the diseases in lifetime
@9B68X542yrs2Y
needs to be the parents choice
@9B5CQ9T2yrs2Y
No, because it's their choice if they want to do it or not, although it will help or protect them from different diseases.
@99W4KX62yrs2Y
fro extremely deadly + contagious diseases IF not against beliefs
@99TVQ7V2yrs2Y
Only with vaccines that are shown to work the majority of the time
No, because it could go against some people's religions or beliefs.
@99S56CK2yrs2Y
It depends on the child's personal health history
@99PKNS22yrs2Y
it is against jesus and god to do that
@99PHK722yrs2Y
If the disease is bad enough or if it goes against someones religion and beliefs
@99KMT4M2yrs2Y
No, you should require anyone to get anything medical done, it's not your body.
Join in on more popular conversations.
