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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@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Yes
@9GWB7X8Republican 2yrs2Y
Top Disagreement
We have the right to our own body and if we are mandated to ge the vaccine then that free choice is being taken away.
@9GWCGBP2yrs2Y
You cannot be pro-choice and not allow bodily autonomy at the same time. You cannot argue for 'my body, my choice' and only apply it where it aligns with your personal beliefs. You can't have it both ways. The government should not dictate your personal health decisions.
@B5C5LXT2mos2MO
I agree, it would be saying when women (men too) are drugged and people do stuff to them but its okay. Like what? It takes away their free will and choice.
@9JM4YLLRepublican1yr1Y
tiny coffins arent cheaper than a vaccine
@9HN2GZ7 2yrs2Y
You cannot force someone to inject something into them. If they want to that is up to them. Otherwise, it is basic freedom on what I want to take.
@9HNKLYQ2yrs2Y
This take gives the most freedom to the people, and taking the right of bodily autonomy by mandating vaccines truly hurts the people.
@9HNPLTZ 2yrs2Y
I support his thoughts, you cant force soöeone to be vaccinated and vaccines shoudl be tested at least for multiple years befor they become public available, long term has to be studied.
@9HNYHZD 2yrs2Y
If you want to stop the spreed of wicked you must first contain it, its only til your on your death bed thta you will regret not tacking it
This is retarded. Vaccines are meant to stop or reduce the spread of viral infections. The reason why vaccines are given at such a young age, is to ensure this. There is a reason we don't see hardly any cases/fatalities of viruses like Polio or Smallpox (which was totally eradicated thanks to vaccines, moron).
@9GGCPWMLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Natural immunity, as long as you take care of yourself and have no health conditions, is very effective.
@9GGD7XHLibertarian2yrs2Y
Natural immunity kills people, also there is a high risk of being a host for the virus and spreading it to many others.
Unfortunately public trust in vaccines and public health declined after the COVID vaccine disaster.
Thhe measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has led to a 99% decrease in cases of these diseases in the United States since its introduction in 1963. Globally, vaccines prevent 2-3 million deaths annually. This demonstrates that vaccines have a long history of successful disease prevention.
As for the COVID-19 vaccines, they underwent rigorous testing and were found to be safe and effective by multiple independent bodies. Real-world data shows they have significantly reduced severe disease, hospitalizations, and deaths, even with the presence of variants.
@S0c1alSecur1tyViper2yrs2Y
When we contract a disease like chickenpox naturally, we usually don't get it again because our bodies 'remember' how to fight it off. However, it's also worth considering that some diseases can be severe or even deadly before our bodies have the chance to develop natural immunity.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No
@9GLBDMV 2yrs2Y
Top Agreement
Some vaccines that children have taken have shown negative effects, like lowering testosterone or other hormones in their future, making their adult life a lot harder than those who did not receive the vaccine. So while vaccines for preventable diseases are a good idea they should not be mandatory for every child, and we should not force parents to have their children get vaccines they don’t feel comfortable giving their child.
@9GMFXTR2yrs2Y
I feel as though certain vaccines should be enforced. Not only for the safety of the child but for the family and their surroundings. Those whom may be allergic should be given an alternative, so they can still be able to prevent getting a disease.
@9GMFNL52yrs2Y
I believe most vaccines should be mandatory, as they can prevent easily preventable deadly diseases from taking their toll on a child.
@9GRHB6Y2yrs2Y
A single child that goes unvaccinated can cause the spread of the disease to multiple children, this is how pandemics happen. Every child, unless allergic to the vaccine, should be vaccinated against all preventable diseases until there are new ways that are proven effective to be used instead of vaccines.
@9GMX7SX2yrs2Y
I feel that they are there for a reason. Yes they may cause some issues but it’s better than getting a terrible disease when there was a vaccination or a chance of not getting it.
@9FDSML3 2yrs2Y
Top Disagreement
Not getting vaccinated puts oneself and others at risk. There are no direct long term negative effects from getting vaccinated.
@9FDYGH82yrs2Y
It is crucial that people get to choose what they put in their own bodies. This should not be others' choices. Everyone deserves a right to not take vaccinations.
@9FWSGCG 2yrs2Y
just like how government and the church are seperated, and you may live differently from the federal law like, ex: amish, or mormon. then if they can decide how to live a seperate life, then everyone else not apart of religious life-styles should be free to choose how they live and what they consume.
Your life style should only affect you. When you start forcing others to engage with your religion you are encroaching on their rights to not believe in that religion. Vaccines being mandatory is not the same, as you not vaccinating may harm others.
@9FWTH2C2yrs2Y
Mandatory vaccinations should be required because it is not only protecting you but it is also protecting the people around you and some people might have autoimmune diseases resulting in them not having a strong immune system making it more easy for them to catch diseases.
@9FWTHBF2yrs2Y
As long as they do not interact with any other community in anyway that could spread the disease including daily necessities like grocery, receiving mail etc
@9FWTT7G2yrs2Y
I'm not really sure how the Amish and Mormons live outside of the federal law, so I can't totally agree with that, but I do side with the overall argument of the comment that people should be able to make their own choices independently and without a government mandate.
@9H2FH5H 2yrs2Y
No vaccinations should be mandatory, if a person gets sick because they did not get the vaccine that is their own fault. If a person gets sick because they did get the vaccine that is the distributors' fault.
@9H2GSFQ2yrs2Y
if a person dosent take a vaccination it is their fault they are sick. vaccinations should be mandatory.
if a person is vaccinated and gets sick that means they are inresponsible for not watching out for people whos sick
@9H2GGTLLibertarian2yrs2Y
Humanity created vaccines because we all were dying from ridiculous illnesses since the dawn of time. If we didn't 'need' vaccines, we wouldn't push them so hard or be striving to make them better. Take your vaccine. You're an adult. Stop acting like a child.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated
@9GQTB3C2yrs2Y
The vaccine isn't nearly tested enough. Most vaccines are tested for years and years before being released, this not being the case for Covid as well as the fact that its shown to have side effects, it's unsafe for people to get these, and it should absolutely be a choice of a grown adult what they put in their body after doing their own research.
@9FF5GTG2yrs2Y
It is the parents choice to vaccinate there children if they want to or not for example covid came and went and i never got the vaccination
@9H4J2DP2yrs2Y
There can be different health effects on the children, especially at such a young age, and taking away their fundamental rights can be dangerous.
@9GZLV8D2yrs2Y
We are putting illness in our body and sometimes people end up with side effects that can ruin their life.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases
Diseases like the black plague back in the day, I would understand, but they made it through the years without a vaccine and did just fine.
@9FQFW372yrs2Y
It is a violation of fundamental human freedoms.
It is impossible to give informed consent if the procedure is mandatory.
@9FNKH7H2yrs2Y
People should not have to be forced into a vaccine that they do not want. No one truly knows if they even work fully or would help if a person fell sick.
@B5S4G854wks4W
There would have to be absolute proof that the disease alone kills, and not external health factors. (such as old age, previous external de-buffing factors)
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines
@9FQFW372yrs2Y
It is a violation of fundamental human freedoms.
It is impossible to give informed consent if the procedure is mandatory.
@9GJ8D432yrs2Y
I don't think you should force them since we live in a free country and we should not force anyone to put something in their body that they don't want to.
@9GLWVRL2yrs2Y
i think nobody should be forced to get a vaccine if they don't wanna get one. Kids below the age of 14, that should be up to their parents.
@9FLDX9RWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
everyone has the right to their body and their religion. if there religion says no vaccines no vaccines.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school
@9GT27ZD2yrs2Y
Most preventable diseases among children originate from their interactions with others in school; public schools should require that the safety of their students is guaranteed before a student is allowed to enroll.
@9GTXSW92yrs2Y
The data is clear that vaccines are an effective measure to guard against communicable diseases and side effects are very rare. While I generally support people's rights to make decisions for themselves, communicable diseases are a more nuanced case, as the choice not to vaccinate increases the risk to the others around you. Others have the right to attend public spaces like school in a way where they can be confident that those around them are doing what they can to prevent bringing deadly diseases into the mix.
@9GGF3Q7CA Common Sense2yrs2Y
Vaccinations for public schools should be mandatory, however the Federal and State governments should not enforce vaccines for everyone.
@98R6DP7Republican 2yrs2Y
Im am a highschool student that goes to a highschool with a lot of different types of students that some have health issues. People should not be made to take any vaccinations for any type of sicknesses, becuase its there body and there choice. Plus the risk of a child from dying from covid is rare, unless you have a crutal health issues, which in most cases that child should understand and be taught on how to cope and mannage with there health responsabilities. If you are a student that is worried about someone getting sick becuase of a student in school having covid and spreading it, then… Read more
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead
@9GL9DCZ2yrs2Y
It would be unfair and unethical to force people to vaccinate their children; however, I still believe that vaccinations are very important so that's why public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits would be a good solution.
@9G4T46Q2yrs2Y
In order to make the best decision, one must be informed. There is nothing wrong with expressing one's opinion in America. If vaccines are so wonderful, anyone who cares for their children would want them to have it. Instead of forcing people to take something they don't understand, try to persuade them to your perspective.
@9GB8WXP2yrs2Y
Not all people understand what vaccines are and what they do to your body. Teaching others the benefits and effects of vaccines can help them better understand if it's the right decision for them or not.
@9GMJYBQ2yrs2Y
Vaccines shouldn't be mandated because people are to dumb to make a decision yet if you are vaccinated, however if we teach the people more and help them understand more they can decide if its good or bad for their kid or themselves
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children
@9HXXBKF1yr1Y
It's the parents' fault if their unvaccinated child spreads disease to another child. The child doesn't know better or have as much say in the matter.
I believe that everyone should be vaccinated and aware of the benefits, but I don’t think that the government should be able to force it.
@9GGNRKD2yrs2Y
I think that you don't have to get vaccinated but you will be held criminally liable if you get someone dangerously sick
Your body your choice but I believe you should have consequences for your choices if they cause problems (Like spread a deadly virus)
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Regardless, this should be decided at the state level
I cannot conceive a notable scientific possibility why an individual should fight vaccines unless it was for life-threatening reasons
@9F753N52yrs2Y
In order to protect all children from potentially harmless diseases that are preventable by a vaccine vaccinations should be manadtory, nationally.
@9F6JCMM2yrs2Y
Vaccines work, there is a reason that polio and measles were effectively eradicated and they are now back. Anybody that doesn’t get mandatory vaccinations should probably have their kid taken away from them, otherwise the kid will just die at 5.
@8MN5H3T5yrs5Y
I think that all people should get vaccinated, unless they have a medical condition which prohibits them from getting vaccinated because they will become dangerously sick.
@8LXM9YDRepublican5yrs5Y
Only if their parent wants to.
@8L3Q3SWIndependent5yrs5Y
If families are not anti-vaccination then yes.
it depends on the childs immune system and how old they are. vaccinations past one year old should be mandatory unless the immune system cannot handle it
@8K42BVR5yrs5Y
Yes vaccines should be required to be part of the public school system and other systems run on tax dollars. However vaccines should be covered at low to no cost if they are required. Otherwise, no requirement for home schooling
@8NKM5C65yrs5Y
I am too uneducated on this subject to have a firm conviction in my answer
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does the prospect of potentially severe side effects play into your stance on mandated vaccinations for children?
Ultimately the child will be more safe and will create a safer environment for the people around them if they have received vaccinations but in certain cases if the side effects are too severe or if there is some other medical issue the child should not be subjected to endure any unnecessary suffering.
@9H9JJ722yrs2Y
Children should have the freedom to either take or not take the vaccine.
@9H8KTGL2yrs2Y
If a child is subject to the side effects listed, they should be allowed to not have to take the vaccine.
@9TGWP3R10mos10MO
Not worried about side affects which are normally rare.
@98PP9SX2yrs2Y
Yes, especially for deadly contagious diseases. Parents should get their children vaccinated before they attend Daycare or public school. Parents should be held criminally liable for not getting their children vaccinated or for transferring diseases to their children and/or others children and should be arrested and imprisoned. Vaccinations that should be mandatory should be for Polio, Mumps/Measles/Rubella, Chickenpox, Rotavirus, Meningococcal Meningitis, HPV, TDaP, and COVID-19 (if possible).
@9BVY4GQ2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you think historical diseases that are now preventable have influenced our current attitudes towards vaccines?
@9H8DDSS2yrs2Y
they are more liked and acceptable now. a lot of people are still against them but we can see how much life has changed without the risk of death from a preventable disease.
@9H8CZWLRepublican2yrs2Y
i personally think that the use of mandatory vaccines have worked in the past but their is so much new technology that thEy keep getting better so they shall just find the best one to make mandatory.
I think the tragedies have proved that Mandatory Vaccination policies should be mandatory.
@9H999XWIndependent2yrs2Y
It makes people thing vaccines are the only answer
@59J9PYN5yrs5Y
US should stop spreading viruses for profit only then world would be free of all diseases. Capitalism is world cancer.
@8NL5KB55yrs5Y
How is the US going to stop spreading viruses when it is our of their control. I know that in the vaccines there is a form of that disease from the year before, but that illness isn't going to be the same as the one spreading around now. The doctors are putting bacteria's in your body not knowing if your body can fight off these bacteria's. There is no way the world could be free of all diseases, it's just not possible.
@Lola3NPB5yrs5Y
International travel bans are just not possible.
Even if you banned human travelers you couldn't ban cargo coming in from foreign countries. The world economy would collapse.
@9CC7S252yrs2Y
No, not until vaccines are made safer, and people should be allowed to opt out for religious reasons.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are your thoughts on the idea that protecting the most vulnerable among us should be a collective responsibility?
Yes, the heard needs to protect everybody in the flock including the most vulnerable among us.
@9H9GLLW 2yrs2Y
I understand the fear behind vaccines however it is mostly a fault of misinformation and a fundamental misunderstanding of what is and is not toxic and of how the human body functions. I believe it is nothing but common courtesy to ensure you are doing the best you can to look out for those incapable of doing it themselves and if your personal decision is inhibiting another's ability to live comfortably don't make that decision.
@9H8GXG22yrs2Y
In Darwin’s theory of evolution, only the fittest survive. I’m a cynical person and I believe if you get sick and die due to the lack of vaccination that is no fault but your own.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you feel if you or someone you know were affected by a disease that could have been prevented by a vaccine?
@9H8L3TNIndependent2yrs2Y
I actually have experienced this, in cases where access to the vaccine is available and easy to receive I would feel frustration with the person especially if I myself have the vaccine.
It would suck but if we are forced to put everything the government wants in our bodies to live life normally I think that leads to a slippery slope
@9H9HCY9 2yrs2Y
I would not be happy, Because it puts everyone around them in risk. If there was a health risk if they took the vaccine then I would understand, otherwise I believe everyone should take it.
@9H94K4X2yrs2Y
I'd think my friend would be silly and feel disappointed and frustrated. But ultimately it depends on the situation.
@9C5L9M82yrs2Y
No, not until vaccines are made safer. And people should be allowed to opt out for religious reasons.
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