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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@92S6KNY3yrs3Y
yes, but not for covid-19
@8N4MJ2HWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
No, they should have a choice
@B5HHNQT3 days3D
People should have the choice to be vaccinated but they should be aware what harm it can cause to them and others that the kid interacts with
No, but it should be required to attend any public daycare or teaching facility, especially for diseases that are deadly or can become lethal.
@B46CXQD2mos2MO
it should be the parents decision on when they would like to vaccinate their child unless they are unethical, then the government should step in.
I don't think it should be required but hold parents liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children and they should have at least a flu shot to go to public school, and more for privates
@B3P6TF22mos2MO
i think that the chemicals and ingredients of vaccines s well as the side affects of whatever is in the vaccine should be made public and not be required unless you are an immagrant trying to come into the us
@B3L637C3mos3MO
Yes but with specific exceptions for those whose medical conditions prevent them from getting a particular vaccine
@B36W7TSRepublican3mos3MO
It depends on the diseases and the child. For example some people are allergic or have major sensitivities to what are in the vaccinations and therefore cannot have vaccines.
@B2VGQKN3mos3MO
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases, and as long as we know it's safe and isn't something the government is tryna use to harm us
@B2LNNQD4mos4MO
No one should be forced to have to vaccinate their kids. It's up to them if they want their kid vaccinated or not. And when the kid grows up they can decide for themselves if they want to be vaccinated or not.
@B2HFVWB4mos4MO
Yes, but only for certain certified vaccines not for any new thing that comes out people aren't comfortable with.
@B2G8MYL4mos4MO
yes, but vaccines must have extensive research done on them first to know what they will do to our children long term. There should also be a requirement for enrolling your child into public school. If someone doesn't believe in the vaccines they should home or private school their children.
@B2CJWW54mos4MO
I believe vaccination for newborns should be required cause its necessary and vaccination for school is important as well but, when it comes to vaccinations such as a Covid 19 vaccine or flu shot that can be optional.
@B2BGPBW4mos4MO
I think yes if the vaccine has been tested and is proven to work. If a child has a disease that the vaccine will negatively impact, then they should be exempt from the vaccine. The vaccine should be the most harmless and have the fewest side effects for the children.
@9ZGDL7X6mos6MO
no they shouldnt make it mandatory because that would get in the way of our basic human rights, I think it should definately be recommended but not forced or mandated
@9YK7F7Z6mos6MO
1. decided at state level and 2. only for deadly contagious disease and 3. only if vaccination is free 4. and only to attend any government buildings including schools.
@9Y2X5BV7mos7MO
No, because children should be allowed to have there own choice. Yes, because there are kids and they could get other kids sick in school. Yes and no.
@9XVXSBC7mos7MO
no because I feel like its better to get the disease and get vaccinated for it then you know you might not get it again
@9XQZ7PK7mos7MO
Yes, with exceptions like genetics being susceptible to certain diseases or major reactions to prior vaccinations
@9XQKHPW7mos7MO
No, the government should promote bodily autonomy. However, give the power to individual businesses and schools to deny services to unvaccinated individuals. Also increase education on disease and disease preventatives.
@9XPTJ287mos7MO
The federal government should not be the deciding factor on vaccinations, especially in cases of restrictive religious beliefs, but there should be policies on vaccinations in places like schools, childcare centers, and workplaces.
@9XP443R7mos7MO
No, fund public add campaigns about risks and benefits, and hold parents financially liable (not criminally) if their kid transfers a disease to pay all health bills as a result
@9XGLP3J7mos7MO
Yes but if they have religious belifes against them they don't have to and if you can not afford them there should be more help to help people get vaccines to people who cant afford them
@9XGCDB57mos7MO
Yes, I do think kids need vaccinations especially if it's like polio or something. But other not as common diseases, they don't need it I'd say.
@9XBWF6Q7mos7MO
Yes, but with exemptions for those who are physically unable to recieve and only for deadly and contagious diseases
@9X5GZKD7mos7MO
Yes, because requiring for a preventable diseases is seen as a public heath that helps protect children and many other adults in the world.
@9X59VCS7mos7MO
yes, but do it for the diseases that are contagious and make it optional for others as well. because of the 1st amendment.
@9X55BRQ7mos7MO
Actually regulate and research the ingredients allowed in our bodies. US is too lax with what is safe compared to other countries. The research is there. Make sure anything that is pushed on the public has no health repercussions
@9WMH3M77mos7MO
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases and using vaccines that have been thoroughly tested and formally approved for use
Be like ¨yeah if you don´t want to sure but don´t say I didn´t warn you when you contract a horrible disease and die¨ as a long as they are 18 or over. it should be maditory for children.
@9WGKQ4F7mos7MO
Yes, i believe the government should provide vaccines to everyone and if they refuse to take the vaccine they should be fined.
@9WFG7TTRepublican7mos7MO
only if it is for like normal vacsense but not if they have to like COVID 19 should be choise to get or not
@9W3CKDS7mos7MO
Yes, but there needs to be acceptions for people with overarching health issues that put them at a higher risk if they receive vaccines that can cause allergic reactions.
@9VTPQJ37mos7MO
it should be up to the parents if they want their child to get vaccinated it shouldn't be the governments
@9VRGVL87mos7MO
Yes, if from a public health standpoint it is appropriate to require vaccinations for those who are too young and/or susceptible to disease; and offer the option to decline at a certain age such as 16, if there is education materials provided.
@9V9HMSQWorking Family8mos8MO
Hospitals should genetically engineer vaccines so that kids under any condition wouldn’t have an allergic reaction.
@9V886ZT 8mos8MO
Yes, state level governments should be comfortable protecting students in public schools from infectious disease.
@9TZTQZPIndependent8mos8MO
Yes, except in cases where vaccination is medically contraindicated AND hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children
@9TSLHTX8mos8MO
Yes, but also have a right to Choose to not want to only if they have a valid reason for not choosing to do that,if its a deadly contagious disease then its absolutely required.
@9TNZW728mos8MO
I think it is reasonable to vaccinate to a certain extent but I can see this getting out of hand because the COVID vaccine I personally think is useless and didn't slow the spread of COVID at all therefore I can see this getting out of hand and vaccines that are useless will be forced upon people.
@9TMV42Y 8mos8MO
No, but you're very ignorant and unintelligent for not preventing diseases and prolonging the lifespan and health of your own children.
@9THKM2N8mos8MO
Just let the family itself choose if they want to or not, unless the kids 100% need it, which they have it every year or so.
@9TDSPZ38mos8MO
No, but the government should hold the pharma companies responsible for the deaths and adverse effects their vaccines cause
@9T4J6KF9mos9MO
yes but only for deadly diseases with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines
@9SMWNXN9mos9MO
Yes, but only for illnesses where a vaccine has proven to be a better and safer alternative than the actual illness. The Covid vax should never have happened.
@9RYTNTB9mos9MO
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases and for children with religious beliefs that forbid use of vaccines.
@9RYMTV99mos9MO
No, not until vaccine injuries are appropriately addressed and compensated for the lack of public education
@9RYLCRX9mos9MO
Yes, but allow those who want to opt out to do so after they have been well informed about the risks. Allow religious exemptions and have the vaccine be proven safe and have been at least 10 years old to really understand any affects it could have on people. Don't mandate newly made vaccines like covid
@9RP6Z37Women’s Equality10mos10MO
Yes, if there are no underlying issues with the child. Example, if a child has had a life threatening reaction or reaction to a vaccine it will not be required.
Yes, but only for non dna/rna altering vaccines and parents should be educated about all vaccines available
@9LTJR861yr1Y
I don't think kids should require getting vaccinated by the governments. I think that more of their parents decision to want them to do it or not
@9LGP73B1yr1Y
Yes, but with exceptions with vaccines that can have deadly side effects, or enduce allergic reactions.
@9LFXCLKIndependent1yr1Y
Yes children shall be granted to be vaccinated for preventable disease because healthcare is a problem and kids are dying from that
@9LCLD9J1yr1Y
No, require vaccination in order to attend school, public or private, fund public ad campaigns about risks and benefits, hold parents criminally liable for transferring, deadly diseases to other children
@9L63KJF1yr1Y
Yes, but with exceptions for children for whom vaccines are medically harmful, requiring multiple doctors to sign off on that
@9L2MBL71yr1Y
The only required vaccines should be for important and potentially lethal diseases that would otherwise commonly attack the immune system through growing up over time.
@9KKWFY21yr1Y
Yes, with exceptions for religious reasons and justifiable health concerns and cases where there is no clear danger to others in refraining (only potential personal risk)
@9KGMG3S1yr1Y
Three should be available and parents should know and understand the pros and cons to make their own educated decisions
@9KFXYQ2Republican1yr1Y
Yes but only for FDA approved vaccines that have been around long enough to know they dont have long term helath affects.
For the most part yes, unless of course some are allergic to it, the vaccination hasn't been properly tested, and if the vaccination causes really bad side affects especially ones that don't go away and or effect ones organs.
@9JJV9561yr1Y
They should because there could be a risk of them getting a disease. Again, not all kids should because children are mostly healthy but otherwise if they're in risk then maybe it's necessary.
Specific places can have restrictions but I don’t think they should be all over everywhere is restricted
@9JC6MHYLibertarian1yr1Y
It should be used in deadly contagious diseases, with exception for those whose religion beliefs forbid use of vaccine
@9JB6L821yr1Y
No, but there should definitely be incentives for vaccinating. I think vaccines are important but at the end of the day, it should be a choice not forced. Public schools could mandate though.
@9J8CJR51yr1Y
yes, but only for vaccines that have 5 years of proven success during the time that it is voluntarily chosen by parents and the government provides public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits, and has 10 other countries that also have a track record of positive results.
Require this for attending school and for either parent to work in public rather than from home, with criminal liability if they violate this. And incentivize by covering all vaccinations under a universal healthcare system, with tax breaks for keeping up with them.
@9J45H7Q1yr1Y
Yes, unless the child is unable to receive the vaccine for a medical reason or condition (such as an allergic reaction, or otherwise advised against by a physician, etc.)
@9J256MVRepublican1yr1Y
No, these decisions should not be up to the government to make. Leave it to the families but educate on the consequences of their choices.
@9HVCP7S1yr1Y
They should have the opportunity for them to get them but it should be up to the parents or guardians of the child
@9HVBF581yr1Y
For the vaccinations that have proven to be okay and not have any side effects are okay but all the other vaccinations should be up to the parents and the person who is going to get the vaccination
@9HVBDYM1yr1Y
Some vaccinations are proven to work but vaccines like the covid vax weren't proven to not have side effects but overall I think it should be up to the family
@9HTN2PG1yr1Y
It is up to the parents and what they believe is best for their kids doctors cannot make them do anything only recommend stuff
@9HT42FPRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, but only for diseases that are either terminal or cause life-long side effects, and they must be proven to be effective.
@9HPVGDY1yr1Y
In some cases where there are a lot of children maybe but they should still be given the option of choosing.
@9HLZZQ91yr1Y
Should be required to receive certain vaccinations, but have choice when it comes to boosters, flu, and other related to that
@9HB7NWY1yr1Y
No, fund public awareness and information about vaccines. Hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children.
@9H4T3PW1yr1Y
No, its the parents and kids choice if they want to get vaccinated for certain diseases or not they can decide because its their body and they get to choose
@9GR7PVXProgressive2yrs2Y
i agree with several of these "other stances" and also I think the parents should be criminally liable if the child gets very sick and/or dies in addition to if they transmit the disease.
yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious belief forbid use of vaccines and those that have allergies. And if its required then it must be provided
@9GKPMVN2yrs2Y
Yes but it should free if it’s forced and should not be forced on those who’s religion does not allow it
@9FX99DJRepublican2yrs2Y
It should only be required for vaccines which have been tested and proven effective over years of research.
@9FVX7852yrs2Y
I personally think that unless there is a proven vaccine that actually has physical evidence that it is safe and cures or prevents a deadly disease it should be option to get it but strongly advised, because its honesty up to the person what they think is safe
@9FTTRWV2yrs2Y
The government should not be able to force you to get vaccines, but they can incentivise it with cash or some other reward
@9FSPK5B2yrs2Y
once kids hit 10-12 years old they should have their own choice on vaccines, the parents can decide for their kids before that.
@9FLK2WV2yrs2Y
I would say yes if for deadly diseases and with exceptions for those who have medical or religious restrictions against it.
@9FK7DVZ2yrs2Y
the vaccine needs to be safe and not like having bad side effects that can harm them more = more deaths potentially
@9FGPL3S2yrs2Y
Depends on personal views
@9FCBZTVRepublican2yrs2Y
It depends on the vaccine, if it is proven to help and doesn't harm you. I don't think the covid vaccine should be mandatory because it is still in it's testing phase and it is effecting kids.
@9FC6SYD2yrs2Y
No American should be required to take any medical procedure, ever.
@9F9LLZ62yrs2Y
It should be encouraged, but it is possible to have reasons to not be vaccinated like religious beliefs, and I think vaccines are important and everyone should get them, but that should be for them to decide.
@9F8DK3T2yrs2Y
only if the government is paying for it then yes
@9F7VNLJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but people with valid reasoning should be excused
@9F48DDP2yrs2Y
It should be strongly suggested, but it shouldn't be required.
@9F44WBV2yrs2Y
Yes, with the exception that religiously is against it to be allowed but be liable to be criminally charged for spreading the disease
@9F2QYS62yrs2Y
let parents decide if they want their children to be vaccinated
@9F2NZ5G2yrs2Y
Yes and no because you shouldn’t have to get vacs for Covid but for t others that the parents to choose for there kid until there 18.
@9F2NGS52yrs2Y
Only if there bad not if it’s the flu or Covid
yes but only for the dangerous and deadly diseases. exceptions for people with religious beliefs that may not allow vaccines
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