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.
72% Yes |
28% No |
63% Yes |
25% No |
6% Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
2% No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
3% Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
1% No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
0% Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
1% No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
See how support for each position on “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 182k Germany voters.
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See how importance of “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 182k Germany voters.
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Unique answers from Germany users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, but require them (with religious exceptions) in order to attend public school
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No, because vaccines are bill gates’ microbots.
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Yes, but alternative vaccines should be available which respect the religious beliefs of all (specially with respect to use of materials originating from abortions) instead of prioritizing profits of pharma companies.
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Yes, for vaccines that have been tested for years
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Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases, however exceptions can be provided for those whose religious beliefs contradict the vaccines but must receive a recommendation letter from a priest or other religious leader
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Yes, but excluding those who have religious or medical things against it
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