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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Response rates from 2.9k Dortmund voters.
70% Yes |
30% No |
61% Yes |
27% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.9k Dortmund voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 2.9k Dortmund voters.
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Unique answers from Dortmund voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, but require them (with religious exceptions) in order to attend public school
@9LYCYNB7mos7MO
Yes. They are essential for protecting all people. Non-compliant parents should face criminal liability. Religious exceptions should be abolished for child abuse and neglect.
@9F9FXRD1yr1Y
Yes, for vaccines that have been tested for years
@9F2DHJN1yr1Y
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
@9CCQ8QB1yr1Y
No, because vaccines are bill gates’ microbots.
@99LZNH32yrs2Y
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.
@99CBV5B2yrs2Y
Yes, but excluding those who have religious or medical things against it
@999255T2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it is not medically hazardous or life threatening for the individual.
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